On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 15:20:04 -0800, "Robert or Karen Swarts"
wrote:

Yes. In this case, the cast aluminum fitting on which the mast foot hinges
by means of a single pin, and on which the mast rests when it is stepped.

BS


It wouldn't be for clearance when the mast is pivoted on the pin/bolt?
Mark E. Williams