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My '81 SR has two flanges at the base of the mast attached to the deck into which the mast fits. There is a single bolt which goes through the flanges and the mast which is rusted. I need to replace and I wonder if I take it out will the mast remain in position long enough for me to insert a new bolt? Thanks.
This reminds of a previously owned C22 we purchased. The bolt that held the upper tangs was steel. There were rust stains coming a third of the way down . That was the first maintenance we did on that boat!
You should be able to get the new bolt and wing nut from Catalina Direct, or, if you have one available, a local bolt & screw shop. But definitely replace it with a stainless bolt and wing nut.
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