Are these different from year to year. I took one off an 83 boat to put on an 88 and it does not fit. Are you supposed to heat it up or can I use a c clamp?Any suggestions.
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| Author: | Genmar Star [ Tue May 08, 2007 5:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mast step |
Are these different from year to year. I took one off an 83 boat to put on an 88 and it does not fit. Are you supposed to heat it up or can I use a c clamp?Any suggestions.
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed May 09, 2007 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Step |
The parts are pretty similar, but the placement of the striker post hole has varied. They all have to be hammered down into place. |
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| Author: | Genmar Star [ Wed May 09, 2007 2:16 pm ] |
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I just went ahead and ordered a new one. It should be the exact same thing but for whatever reason this one does not fit. Sucks cause its in perfect condition. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed May 09, 2007 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Casting |
We only have one part for all replacements, so they will work even if not a perfect fit to the crossbar. There is sometimes a little gap here or there. |
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| Author: | Genmar Star [ Wed May 09, 2007 3:00 pm ] |
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The old one sat very flush. The new old one had way to much of a gap 1/2 "that I would have been uncomfortable with. I would not have been able to rivit it in plus I did not want to drill new holes. It must have got distorted on the old cross bar or something. 82 bucks for a new one. Ouch. 
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| Author: | Genmar Star [ Wed May 09, 2007 3:11 pm ] |
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Ya know looking at them closely side by side the 82 one is smaller and its pretty clear they had to come from different castings. I hope the new one is closer to what I currently have. |
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