Suggested answers inserted below. Ken H.
On Sat, 5 Jul 2025 at 13:08, Languid Refiner via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey Guys, > > I have attached a link to some photos that will help explain my following > questions. > > Link to photos: > https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1l7q29GaTZjlNf3Eu1MZVM_xt8V7EEX7y > > Question 1: Does anyone know what the 9 pin connector is used for that is > located near the hole in the ceiling for the mast? Is it for something on > the mast that might have been removed? > Do you have a masthead wind instrument sensor now? i.e. Spinning cups for wind speed, and a vane for wind direction? Is this for that? > > Question 2: Am I supposed to have a clevis pin near the top of my mast > right under the backstay? It is indicated by the red circle in the photos. > If so what would it be used for? > Perhaps there was a topping lift holding the boom up when the solid vang (if you have a solid vang) was disconnected? > > Question 3: There is an unknown connector near the hole in the ceiling for > the mast and I am not sure what it is used for. Does anyone know what it is > and if it goes into the mast? > Is this your masthead VHF Antenna Cable? > > Question 4: What are all these velcro patches for right above the control > desk in the aft of the boat? There is also a panel that covers the velcro > section that I have removed. > So many possibilities over the years for various different types of Sail Racing Displays.... ..sorry, no idea. > > Question 5: Does anyone know what goes on this spot near the bottom of my > mast? It looks like some bolts may have been broken off. > Again, those look like mounting points for brackets for Racing Displays. This sort of thing: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a10d385ed990001877fb5/181a6f4f-c76a-4d32-9fc7-ad8d1c101f21/Mast+Mount.png?format=1000w > > Any help is much appreciated, thanks, Oden > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are > greatly appreciated.
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