Pin Open 90° Pin Closed
Picture 4.8 The Mast-Gate Pin
To open the mast-gate pin, reverse the closing procedure. The mast-gate pin
must be in the open position to be able to remove it from the hole.
Stepping the Mast
1) Remove the mast gate pin from the hole and open the mast gate (see picture 4.9).
2) Lay the mast along the boat with the mast foot in the mast well (see picture 4.10).
3) Stand the mast up. The mast foot should slide down the mast well and sit
comfortably in the mast cup. The lip on the lower mast collar should be under the
foredeck, to enable you to close the mast gate.
4) Close the mast gate, ensuring that you have not trapped any ropes in it (see
picture 4.11).
5) Push the mast-gate pin back into the hole and close the mechanism (see picture
4.8).
Picture 4.9 The Open Mast Gate
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