I was practicing raising my 2005 Getaway mast with a friend, and the pin that secures the mast popped out, and the mast tip came crashing down. So glad it didn't break the CompTip.
Starting to raise it again, and at about 30 degrees, BAM! The ball holding the mast split in two, and the mast tip came crashing down again.
We are so fortunate that the tip didn't break, but between the pin popping out and then the ball that holds the base of the mast breaking, I am a little spooked.
Where do I go to get a new ball and a new pin?
How can I know that when I do, this won't happen again?
All I want to do is sail my sweet boat. All I want to do...
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