[quote=Wolfman]EC, you are correct, I didn't realize that they made a casting that shallow. I can see where the worry about it jumping off the ball would come from.
I think Dan has a couple of the new style bases but the part for the stepping pin is broken off (last time I talked to him). A consequence of forgetting to rotate the mast while unstepping. It isn't the end of the world, you can still step the mast as long as you are VERY CAREFUL about making sure it doesn't jump off the ball while you are raising the mast. It would be a cheap way to get the upgrade without spending a pile of cash, I believe the 1.5" ball will fit on the older dolphin striker rod too (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
EC, I've never kept my pin in while sailing. The only problem I can see with doing it it is that if you dismast for some reason you will immediately break the bottom casting and dolphinstriker rod. A shroud replacement then becomes a major pain. That and it looks like your ball is pretty chewed from the bolt (could also just be the picture).
Regards,
Dave[/quote]
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