Multihull Maven states the DF1000 has a rotating mast. What I found on #17 is confusing. The mast does rotate, about 5 degrees, so not truly a rotating mast, at least not enough to make a difference. Once the mast was lifted for shipment though, I found the mast does not sit on a ball, but has a key like assembly (fixed post with rectangular base on the mast) fitting into to the mast step with the line blocks over the centerboard line trunk.
So two questions:
1. Is the OEM mast supposed to rotate or has the mast base assembly just worn to the point allowing the 5 degree rotation?
2. Is a true rotating mast worth the effort on a DF? Granted worth is subjective, but if a rotating mast gives a 25% increase, 'tis significant.
Rotating Mast
Rotating Mast
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Formerly of:
Strider
DF 1000 #17
Formerly of:
Strider
DF 1000 #17
5 degrees of rotation on a non rotatiing mast?
It's wear.
When I pulled my mast a year ago, I had a welding shop take up the wear.
It didn't cost much at all to have the mast step welded.
I just had him overdo it slightly just to the point the post was an interference fit and then I filed things until the mast square post fit perfectly.
Now my masthead instruments work correctly and the mast doesn't move at all.
Steve B.
When I pulled my mast a year ago, I had a welding shop take up the wear.
It didn't cost much at all to have the mast step welded.
I just had him overdo it slightly just to the point the post was an interference fit and then I filed things until the mast square post fit perfectly.
Now my masthead instruments work correctly and the mast doesn't move at all.
Steve B.