Function of mast pin

jerry99 · Post by **jerry99** » Mon 01 Nov 21, 12:42

Has the pin in front of the mastplate another function than for rising and lowering the mast?
When I grind in or out the amas, the mast is poorly stabilized by the loose backstays, the mast is wobbling.

I think, when the bolt is placed for sailing, the mast is laterally fixed by the bolt on the cabin roof - this would put a lot of stress on the hull structure.

On the other hand - a wobbling mast makes me feel uneasy

What are experiences and recommendations of other owners?

schleisurfer · Post by **schleisurfer** » Wed 03 Nov 21, 18:53

Hi Jerry99,

as far as I know you should never (!) apply the mast pin when you are sailing.
It's for raising and lowering the mast only.

Have a good one

Holger

jerry99 · Post by **jerry99** » Sun 07 Nov 21, 18:16

schleisurfer wrote:Hi Jerry99,

as far as I know you should never (!) apply the mast pin when you are sailing.
It's for raising and lowering the mast only.

Have a good one

Holger

Hey Holger
Thanks for your fast response.
So, fold and unfold only in conditions like described in the manual

Kind regards