My boat did not come with the pin for attaching the boom to the mast (to work as a gin pole). I see from the manual that it's 5/8" diameter. Can anyone tell me how long the pin should be?
Thanks!
Bill
boom pin for erecting the mast
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FYI: I made that pin from a 5/8 diameter stainless bolt that was only threaded at the end.
I used a cutting wheel to cut the head of the bolt off and used 3 inches of the un threaded shaft! Works perfect. In fact I have made several over the years.
Keep in mind that while the pin will not slip onto the mast, it can and will slip into the end of the boom! LOL! Don't ask how I know and why I just might have needed more than one! LOL!
Scott
I used a cutting wheel to cut the head of the bolt off and used 3 inches of the un threaded shaft! Works perfect. In fact I have made several over the years.
Keep in mind that while the pin will not slip onto the mast, it can and will slip into the end of the boom! LOL! Don't ask how I know and why I just might have needed more than one! LOL!
Scott
I am using a pin that is only about 3" long. I put on a rubber O-ring that fits on it snugly so that it doesn't accidentally fall into the boom.
I wonder if the longer pin prevents it from falling out when one is raising the mast? The boom and pin separate from the mast when it is close to fully raise when it doesn't matter any more.
I wonder if the longer pin prevents it from falling out when one is raising the mast? The boom and pin separate from the mast when it is close to fully raise when it doesn't matter any more.