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kjmeyers
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Initially Posted - 06/16/2008 : 19:18:47

We purchased a 2004 250 last summer. When we initially stepped the mast we found that when the mast was vertical it was not resting on the tabernacle but was suspended on a bolt about 2" above the tabernacle. The base of the mast is not open but has a thin metal plate over it that is kept in place by two rivets. To increase stability we placed a wooden block between the mast base and the tabernacle.

We purchased a tapered block that should fit into the mast and rest on the tabernacle. We have 6 pointed 2" nail-like, capped items that came with it. There are no directions on how to install the block.

To install the block it looks like I would have to remove the flat plate by drilling out the rivets and then insert the beveled block into the mast. If you have beveled block please let my know how you inserted it and how you keep it in place.

Much appreciated.

Ken Meyers

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 20:09:17

Yikes! That bolt is not intended to support the mast. There is a block of aluminum with a bevel to facilitate lowering/raising (bevel in rear). The block is held in place by two rivets on my C250. The block is an inch or two high.

Here is a photo of the block.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 20:19:54

Ken,
Here's a better picture, I think you can order this from someone, but I don't recall who:

There was a big thread (I might have even started it) about running wires up the mast where I had a bunch of pictures posted. I'll look for it. You definitely want the right shoe on the foot of the mast.

Whatever you do, don't let the mast hang on that single bolt, that's a very unpleasant accident waiting to happen. It sounds like you've prevented that with the wooden block, but I'd be leery of the wedge you've purchased if it isn't specifically for our boats & mast.

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kjmeyers
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 13:35:37

Thanks for the photos. The block that you sent me the photo is the one we purchased. How did you attach it to the mast?

Ken

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 14:14:35

Ours came with it attached to the mast. It seems like there were tiny screws holding it to the aluminum plate, which has ears that fit up inside the mast. You pop rivet the foot through the mast into the ears.

Can you send a picture of what you've got in your package? We should be able to figure it out.

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