The
is in the details, eh?
Thanks JB. I seriously considered converting my mast this way when I swapped my 2007 for 2011 hull. Seemed it would not be that big a deal to put the female base on the older mast but I did not realize the height would vary that much.
Also, if the pinned base and the aluminum reinforcement collar are glued in place, this would be a very risky mod.
I actually tried to use the 2007 mast on a 2010 hull by removing the 2010's metal base plate, hoping the receiver holes would be the same. Did not work. it was too loose down there.
Steve - sad to say, if you want the option of newer TI style crossbars and mast cups, you'll need to pay for a new mast as well. ($900?). Adds up fast. And I think you'll like the hybrid, if you go that route like I did.
JB - are you referring to the height/alignment of the furling ring - or the mast collar?
BTW, does anyone have full shots of these two mast bases for comparison? (KBob, do you have both these models in your flotilla?)
2007 pinned base
2007 mast base w metal collar