Mast Steps

Mast Steps
Mast Steps, or Mast Feet, are used on Deck or Keel to secure the base of the Mast. Mast Steps are usually bolted through the Deck, or into the Keel. Some Deck Steps incorporate a means of attaching Turning Blocks for Halyards and other Control lines. Some Keel Steps incorporate a means of attaching various Tie Rods or Deck Tie-down Turnbuckles, attaching to the Deck or Deck Collar, to prevent Deck rise due to Rig Tension. See, also Deck Collars, Mast Wedges, Mast Boots, and the unrelated, but oft-confused, Mast Stairs, for climbing. Rig-Rite stocks a wide selection of Mast Steps originally supplied by a variety of Manufacturers, as noted below, and is able to supply any type of Custom Mast Step, as required. Kenyon Mast Steps are listed by specific Mast Section, See Kenyon Mast Sections. MetalMast Mast Steps are listed by specific Mast Section, See MetalMast Mast Sections. Rig-Rite Mast Steps are listed by specific Mast Section, See Rig-Rite Mast Sections. Spartan Mast Steps are listed by specific Mast Section, See Spartan Mast Sections. Isomat Mast Steps are listed by specific Mast Section, See Isomat Mast Sections. Z-Spar Mast Steps are listed by specific Mast Section, See Z-Spar Mast Steps. Custom Mast Steps are available, See Custom Mast Steps, below. Mast Steps for Sections not listed elsewhere on-site are shown below. If you require a Mast Step not listed here, please forward details on your Mast Section, See: Identifying your Spar Section, with measurements, and full details of the part, boat model and year. If an original Step is not available, we are able to supply any type of Custom Mast Step, as noted below. Mast Step Hinge Plates are available separately, See: Mast Step Hinge Assemblies. Turning Blocks to attach to standard Mast Steps Bails are available, See: Mast Step / Deck Collar Turning Blocks.

Special Mast Steps Mast Steps for Sections not listed elsewhere on-site are shown below.

*Mast Step for Sparcraft (CA) S-108 Mast Section: SPC S-108MS:* Cast Aluminum Mast Step for use with Sparcraft (CA) S-108 Mast Section. S-108 Flat-sided Oval Mast Section is (maximum) 4 1/2" long x 3" wide. As used on Ensenada 20, Col 22, and others.
*Mast Step for Sparcraft (CA) S-107 Mast Section: SPC S-107MS:* Cast Aluminum Mast Step for use with Sparcraft (CA) S-107 Mast Section. S-107 Teardrop-shaped Mast Section is (maximum) 5 5/8" long x 4" wide. As used on Ericson 27, and others.
*Mast Step for Columbia 9.6: Col S9.6-MS:* Cast Aluminum Mast Step for use with Columbia Yachts Mast Section. Oval Mast Section. As used on Columbia 9.6, and others.

Custom Mast Steps Custom Mast Steps are available in any number of varieties and materials. Common arrangements are detailed below, or specify any other configuration. We now commonly make Custom Aluminum Keel-mounted Mast Steps, with an integral Riser (of varying heights). For older Rigs with corrosion problems, this allows the removal of the bottom several inches of Mast Section without affecting Rig height.

*Custom Mast Step, Aluminum: XXCMS-DA-__:* Simple Custom Aluminum Deck-mount Mast Step. For Quotation, Specify Mast Section, fastener size and spacing, and other requirements.
*Custom Keel-mount Mast Step for MM 8348 Mast: MM 8348MSK-P1:* Custom Aluminum Keel-mount Mast Step for MM 8348 Mast, replaces Steel original, as used on (some) Pearson 365's. Anodized aluminum Mast Step (Version 1) is 15" long x 6 1/2" wide, with (4) 7/8" x 2 1/2" slots on 3 5/8" centers and 7/16" bridged hole for deck tie down rod. For Quotation, verify Mast Section and measurements listed above - there are several variations. As used on Pearson 365 and others.
*Custom Keel-mount Mast Step for MM 8755 Mast: MM 8755M-MSK-P1:*
Custom Aluminum Keel-mount Mast Step for MM 8348 Mast, replaces Steel original, as used on (some) Pearson 424's. Anodized aluminum Mast Step (Version 1) is 14 5/8" long x 6 3/8" wide, with (4) 1/2" x 2 3/8" slots on 4 1/2" centers and 7/16" bridged hole for deck tie down rod. For Quotation, verify Mast Section and measurements listed above - there are several variations. As used on Pearson 424 and others.
*Custom Keel-mount Mast Step, Aluminum: XXCMS-AK-__:* Custom Aluminum Keel-mount Mast Step. For Quotation, Specify Mast Section, and other requirements. Design is similar to *NG70-1SK, as pictured here and as used on Pearson 422* and others.
*Custom Keel-mount Mast Step w/ Riser, Aluminum: XXCMS-AKR-__:* Custom Aluminum Keel-mount Mast Step with Riser. For Quotation, Specify Mast Section, and other requirements. Design is similar to custom Kenyon 6092 Mast Step as pictured here.

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