it would change the drive of the sail by moving it forward as for how much or what kind of effect I don't know, you could call a tech at catalina direct they usually are on top of these things and very well informed or some one here might have already tried this set up on their boat. Hope it works out for you Mike M.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Fri, 30 May 2008 16:58:24 -0400Subject: catalina27-talk: Re: Mast Location QuestionTo: [email protected] I am in the process of adding a new Mast-Step Halyard plate to my boat This includes adding a stationary Mast Step. I am removing the Hinged Mast Step that is on the boat now. I never used the hinged mast Plate to lower the mast (my mast stays up for winter storage) and also, Now for my question: The new Mast Step Plate sits about an inch or so further forward then the old hinged mast plate. This would mean that the Mast would sit about an inch or so further forward then it is now. Would this small distance make any difference? I am having all of the shrouds and the roller-furling changed and the mast is already down Slow "MO" tion fell off of her stands and sustained damage during the winter, so changing this plate is a minor repair while the mast is down. Thanks Andy Slow "MO" tion #6038 Nyack, NY Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_family_safety_052008
