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If you have a line run thru the eyes of the deck fitting and up over the vang tang to keep the mast in place in the event of a capsize, it is fairly easy to get into a capsize situation where the mast rotates 180 deg or more which can cause bending/failure of the deck fitting. Why not allow a loose-fitting SS ring to be slid over the mast, resting on the tang. Tie each end of the retention line around the ring and I think the problem would be solved.
However, there is still a problem if the control lines are cleated. Extreme mast rotation can cause bending of the deck fitting. I don't see a fix for this - except of course making sure the mast never can do a 360.
However, there is still a problem if the control lines are cleated. Extreme mast rotation can cause bending of the deck fitting. I don't see a fix for this - except of course making sure the mast never can do a 360.