Tim,
This sounds like a very peculiar problem. I have had no issues with my hooks moving. One solution might be to weld some aluminum washers over the elongated holes to provide more area to support the load. A Gucci solution would be to have some nice stainless steel tie rods that connected the mast collar to the keel step. Now that would look cool! Jake Jake Brodersen “Midnight Mistress” C&C 35 Mk-III Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tim Goodyear via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 3:44 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Rigging Question There was mention recently of 'hooks" that insert into the mast collar then bolt to the mast to hold the deck down when running rigging is under tension. On my 35-3, the bolt through the mast has started to tear at the mast column and elongate the holes. I could change the length of the "hooks" and create another hole somewhere else on the mast. In that case, has anyone used a sleeve to stop the relatively small bolt sawing at the mast tube? Does anyone have any other solutions out there (e.g. wire to the mast step each side)? Thanks, Tim Mojito C&C 35-3 Branford, CT
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