Mast Step Hinge Assemblies

A Hinged Mast Step simplifies raising the Mast on smaller boats. Assemblies shown here are 'Universal', designed to be bolted to standard Mast Steps, usually Cast Aluminum, allowing the Mast to pivot on one of the horizontal Pins. Assemblies are short enough that it is usually not necessary to modify existing rigging to add them to your boat. The size of your Mast Section will determine which units are suitable for your boat. If you require a new Mast Step, hundreds are listed on-site under the specific Mast Section that they fit. For details, See: Spars. Please Note: Many other Hinged Mast Steps have been produced that are specific to a particular Mast Section. Those are listed on-site under the specific Mast Section that they fit. For details, See: Spars.

*Hinged Mast Plate Assembly: K-1264:* SS double channel hinge assembly is used on Kenyon D-Section (3 3/4" x 2 1/4") and smaller Mast Sections. Lower channel bolts to deck w/ (4) 1/4" bolts on 4" x 1 11/16" hole centers. Upper channel is attached to mast step and hinges forward or aft on (2) 1/4" pins. Includes 2 compression spacers (w/ 1/4-20 x 3/4" bolts) to handle greater rigging loads. Base is 5 1/4" x 2 3/4", unit is 3/4" high. For Parts for this unit, See K-1264 Mast Hinge Assembly.

Hinged Mast Plate Assembly: K-1374: Heavy SS double channel hinge assembly is used on Kenyon 3656 (5.6" x 3.6") and smaller Mast Sections. Lower channel plate bolts to deck w/ (4) 5/16" bolts on 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" hole centers. Upper channel plate is attached to mast step with (2) 5/16" bolts and special compression spacer nuts (included). Top plate hinges forward or aft on (2) 3/8" pins, and features six (6) predrilled holes to simplify mast step mounting. Base is 6 1/2" long x 4" wide, unit is 1" high. $79. For Parts for this unit, See K-1374 Mast Hinge Assembly.
*Halyard Organizer Plate: K-1374HP:* Halyard Organizer Plate is designed to fit under the K-1374 Mast Hinge Assembly, using the same deck bolts. Formed SS Plate has a total of ten (10) 1/2" holes on 4 sides for attaching halyard turning blocks, boom vang, and halyard shackles. Base is 7 1/2" long x 4" wide and mounts with (4) 5/16" bolts on 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" hole centers. Plate measures 8 1/2" x 5 3/4" overall and can also be drilled for use with any mast step casting up to 4" wide. $79.

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