[quote=MN3][quote]The rigging manual says to run a piece or rope through the hole in the mast step and the ball. This is how I do it with no problems. I use a 12" piece of bungie cord and tie a square knot with the knot and slack forward of the mast step. This way if the mast slides off the ball the bungie will catch on the ball and keep it from going too far[/quote]
perhaps i am reading this wrong, but you use bungie to tie the mast to the ball?
If that is correct, i would advise you to never lift your mast with any person/car/bike/pet etc within 40' of your boat when you do this. The forces and possible pinching of the bungie make this a pretty risky method and i would highly suggest you upgrade to a strong line (dyneem or vectran would be best) or a bolt.<!-- editby --><em>Edited by MN3 on Jun 18, 2012 - 09:01 AM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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