: That's very timely advise Bill as I will start on the mast step today and I
: was just running different mast step ideas through my head. I have a 4
: inch long piece of inside aluminum tubing left over that I was thinking of
: using but the close tolerances could cause problems.

: John

Hi John,

Quick note, can't find any of my reference books!?! I did a quick calculation from memorized formulas (not a good idea ) but I think your mast will be ok for strength. Only comment I'd offer is to install a fish mouthed doubler in the base (mast step to deck support area) so there is little chance of the mast creasing there.

I still have to build (ok finish building) bookshelves so I can actually find the books I already own, something like 27 boxes of books stored here everywhere!

Bill H.
Bill H.