I tried to share this folder before but I don't think the email went through on my end. It shows lots of pictures from when I had my mast rebuilt.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eSqX7wZP1r77hD84wDmGAQSI0Tqbn9xm?usp=drive_link I think Ken has accurately guessed at all of your questions. Particularly the 4 spots on the mast between the vang fitting and the mast fitting. Those are almost certainly from a previous instrument package. The large hole accommodated the signal cable. The 9 pin connector seems appropriate for a radar. Is there any evidence of a radar having been installed? It could also be some sort of a make shift quick disconnect for the mast lights/electronics. Ken got the VHF connector. I agree with the boom lift too. You can see the amsteel boom lift I made for mine in the link below. The original was coated wire rope. I replaced with 1/8" amsteel and locked brummel eye-splices on both ends. The bottom splice stops at roughly boom height at the mast and 2' above the boom at the aft end. The lift has a fiddle block and the height of the boom is adjusted with a control line at the boom end. The control line anchors on one side of the boom, passes through the turning block, and cleats on the other side of the boom. I use the standing part of the control line to anchor off my sail pack. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMMoLD2wc5La5fszPypGPtZNHKhNeAt6/view?usp=sharing Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMMoLD2wc5La5fszPypGPtZNHKhNeAt6/view?usp=sharing On Sat, Jul 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM Ken Heaton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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. > > 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. -- When security matters. http://www.secure-my-email.com
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