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patchaff
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Initially Posted - 12/09/2006 : 08:18:01

I am searching for a mast step for my 1981 Capri 25. I spoke to Kent at the factory and he indicated he doesn't have the cast in stock or even the name of the manufacturer. The step I have has severe corrosion and the sheaves need replacing but the *&%@^*%! retaining pins are corroded in place. Lubricants and punch pin hammering have been to no avail.
Does anyone have a source for the step, non OEM step replacement, name of the mast manufacturer or an idea how to restore the step?

Thanks

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/09/2006 : 09:44:21

Chris has the drawing for the mast on his site, but there isn't anything for the step casting itself. Maybe this will help you track it down.

[url="http://capri25.com/DRAWINGS/Cp%2025%20Mast%20Section%20(Large).JPG"]mast drawing[/url]

If you're a member of the yahoo capri group, you should post there as well, if you're not, let me know and I'll post for you.

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patchaff
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Response Posted - 12/10/2006 : 06:06:33

Thanks Rick, unfortunately I can't open your attachment. Is it a PDF file?

I didn't know there was a YAHOO Capri group so any help in posting would be greatly appreciated. I would think this may be an issue for others given the age of our boats.

Thanks for the info and support.

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/10/2006 : 06:18:30

Yes, that is a PDF file.

The Yahoo group is [url="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Capri25/"]HERE[/url]

You have to join to post, if you don't want to join, I'll post on your behalf.

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patchaff
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Response Posted - 12/11/2006 : 06:13:53

Thanks Rick, I applied to Yahoo for membership. Unfortunately, I can't seem to open your MAST file. It says the file is no longer available.

Thanks for all the help.

On an unrelated note, I have figured out how to replace the bulkhead if anyone needs the process, let me know.

Regards,

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/11/2006 : 08:39:58

Her's the link, just tried it and it worked:

http://capri25.com/DRAWINGS/Cp%2025%20Mast%20Section%20(Large).JPG

Try a cut and paste, or just go to Chris's site and scroll down and click the mast section link on the left.

As to the bulkhead, there has been a lot of discussion about that just recently, you might want to write up the process and if you have pictures that's even better. Chris may want to use it for a technical article in the Mainsheet as he's the technical editor for the Capri 25.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 12/12/2006 : 01:36:11

I am always looking for stuff to add to the site. Post it on the forum and I will put it in the mainsheet so everyone can take a look. Did you try Catalina Direct? I also thought I saw one on Ebay 4 months ago, I will look again and see if its still there. Another idea is to unbolt the mast step and take it to a machine shop and see if they can drill out the pins and replace them. Just a thought.

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saribella
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Response Posted - 12/13/2006 : 09:44:55

Kenyon Spars? http://www.rigrite.com/A-Main/spar_M.html

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patchaff
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Response Posted - 12/13/2006 : 19:12:56

Great, thanks. Is anyone using the Keynon step with 4 sheaves? If so, how did you handle the 5th halyard?

Thaks so much.

Regards,
Pat

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 12/14/2006 : 13:29:38

One main, One Jib, One Genoa, One topping Lift for pole all exit at the base, and the spinnaker halyard, just drill a cut-out on the starboard side of the mast and add a cam cleat so you can get the spinnaker up fast.

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patchaff
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Response Posted - 12/15/2006 : 13:20:49

Thanks for all the help. By any chance would anyone have a picture of their mast/sheave/halyard setup?

Thanks so much. Now that I have the bulkhead ready to go back into the boat, I'm ready to finish the mast step.

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 12/15/2006 : 18:04:13

I don't have a photo but will tell you how mine is setup. From Port to Starboard.

Outside port,
Jib Halyard - Blue Spec- 5/16
Boom Vang- Solid Red- 5/16
Cunningham- Solid White- 1/4
Reefing Lines - Solid Blue - 1/8

On mast Starboard Side - Spinnaker Halyard - Solid Black 5/16

Inside Starboard
Genoa Halyard - Green Flek 5/16
Main Halyard - Solid Blue 5/16
Toping Lift - Solid Red 5/16
Downhaul - Solid Green 5/16

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