[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=bh3700] Did the base of the mast change in later years to account for the new casting shape? Here are the old and new bases. [/quote]
From your pictures it looks to me like they just eliminated the part of the mast base that covered the sail track, but the mast base still covers up and potentially seals the interior of the mast. That design could make it easier to install things like down-hauls that slide up into the track.
Just guessing based on your pictures.[/quote]
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