Mast add-ons - folding step
Printed From: myHanse.com
Category: Hints & Tips
Forum Name: 371
Forum Description: 371 Hints and Tips
URL: https://www.myhanse.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=656
Printed Date: 27 March 2026 at 01:44
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.06 - https://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Mast add-ons - folding step
Posted By: 371-#235
Subject: Mast add-ons - folding step
Date Posted: 19 June 2006 at 16:09
|
This step is useful to get up high enough to open the rope clutch when dowsing the chute and to tidy up the main when dropping it. Bob |
Replies:
Posted By: silversailor
Date Posted: 20 June 2006 at 03:02
|
Bob, I just ordered 2 of those same steps and will install them shortly. Did you use screws? Aluminum ir stainless? I'm going to use "riv nuts" or "rivit nuts" a compression fitting that is available in both aluminum and stainless. Alan ------------- Silversailor South Haven, MI USA S/V Legacy 2010 Andrews 28 |
Posted By: scarab
Date Posted: 20 June 2006 at 13:54
|
Bob, What's the name of the step you've installed ? Koen Scarab Blankenberge, Belgium
|
Posted By: 371-#235
Date Posted: 20 June 2006 at 16:14
|
Scarab, It's a very popular product available from several distributers. I believe it is made in the far east then sold by many companies. Here is a website from the UK who sells them: http://www.mastwalker.com/mastwalker.html - http://www.mastwalker.com/mastwalker.html Bob |
Posted By: 371-#122
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 12:25
|
Silversailor - Alan, I put the same type of step on my 371. I drilled and tapped the mast to accept stainless steel machine screws. Then used teff-gel to provide the isolation of the dissimilar metals (i.e. to prevent galvanic corrosion of the mast). Tom H. |
Posted By: silversailor
Date Posted: 23 June 2006 at 01:50
|
Thanks Tom. I'm going to try my Riv Nut installation tomorrow. Alan ------------- Silversailor South Haven, MI USA S/V Legacy 2010 Andrews 28 |
Posted By: colincooper
Date Posted: 23 June 2006 at 07:25
|
Hanse UK in the Hamble supplied my steps - identical to the picture. Something else for your online shop Dominic? ------------- Colin (owner of Hilde - a 370) |