So, I am getting to know my new 19 and was wondering what this part is for and what can I do with it. (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i-8cgUTzCLM/UDKAo1thTQI/AAAAAAAAAFM/0wJ4pBeTGaE/s665/Mast.jpg)
That is to hang a block on for a spinnaker halyard. No spinnaker? You'll never use it.
Thank you. Then I don't plan on using it.
How about that little unused hole drilled in the side of the mast?
It was for a wire run internally in the mast. Could have been for an antenna, anchor or nav lighting, wind instrument or anything like that.
Shawn
Thats what I thought. My first project is to get all new nav lights so I need to find something to keep the wires from being cut by that hole.
Thank you
Yep, that hole is not from the factory. Who knows what a prior owner did there. I'm inclined to believe is was for wiring to a masthead light, but that's a guess.
I have a small hound and block in almost that exact spot as that hole for a drifter halyard. I couldn't use the ring you pointed out as it's forward of the headstay, my drifter is designed to be use aft of the headstay.
If I ever removed it, the next owner will be asking what the hole is for :)
Thats good to know. I started another post about new navigation lights. So if anyone has anything they could help with take a look at it please under Hardware Modification.