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Author:  jlwcann [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:37 am ]
Post subject:  mast ball tightness
Hi folks,

I am working at my old camp this summer. Was a former camper and head of sailing many moons ago, and I am back this summer to find the boats in a mess.

First, let me apologize if this is a stupid question.

Is the mast ball supposed to spin? I remember rigging the Hobie Bravos a few years ago and the mast balls left to spin, but it appears the maintenance team has screwed them down so they do not spin.

Thanks for your input.
Author:  mmiller [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: mast ball tightness
They should spin on the Bravo.
Author:  sandbridge [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: mast ball tightness
Matt, mine does not spin either when the screw in the ball is tightened; perhaps the screw is too short. Can you please tell me the proper screw length so that the screw bottoms out before becoming tight on the ball?
Author:  jlwcann [ Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: mast ball tightness
sandbridge wrote:
Matt, mine does not spin either when the screw in the ball is tightened; perhaps the screw is too short. Can you please tell me the proper screw length so that the screw bottoms out before becoming tight on the ball?


Thank you, Matt. I am also wondering if I have the correct screws. No idea if these are the originals, and the maintenance crew couldn't tell me either.

Thoughts?
Author:  mmiller [ Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: mast ball tightness
If you still have the original screw... You can back it out to allow the ball to spin. The screw has a "long "lock" nylon strip that acts as a locking feature like a loc nut.

8030411 SCREW 12-24X3/4 LONG LOCK PHMS
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