I've just had a new cross bar put on my hobie, which came with a new mast step already attatched. I'm struggling to point and have had new shrouds made up as the old one were to long. It appears the mast base is clipping the top corners of the aluminium piece which stops rotation on the mast step. I've been advised to cut off the corners, and tap in a steel bolt, grind off the head, and this should prevent any problems. Adding to this, the previous owner has already put stainless bolts into the mast base (probably adding to the chipping off affect). Anyone done a similar job? Could do with some advice on this one...
Secondly, I'm concerned the mast step has been attatched to far forward on the crossbar, which is probably also aiding to the chipping off affect as I bring the mast further back. Where about should it be positioned as I understand the newer boats have it further back than the older boats..