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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats

Rig-Rite, Inc.
Phone: (001) 401-739-1140 -- FAX: (001) 401-739-1149
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Rig-Rite #9 Mast Section


Rig-Rite #9 (7346) Mast Section 
Measurements: (OD) 7.25" x 4.62" (184mm x 117mm)
Wall Thickness:  .148"
Weight/ft.: 3.48 lbs.
Moments of inertia: Ixx = 15.54", Iyy = 7.60"
Circumference: 19 1/8"
Alloy: 6061-T6
Sail slides: 3/4" flat slides (A006M)
Internal Electrical slides: K-10908
Stock lengths: 42'1", 48'9"
Standard lengths: 36', 39'1", 40'7", 41'1", 42'1"^, 45'5 1/2", 48'9"^

Common Mast usage: Bombay 31; Chaparral 32; Mystic 30; O'Day 30*; Sabre 30 Mk.1; Sabre 32 Mk.1, Mk.2; Sabre 34 Mk.1*; Southern Cross 28, 31*;
 
RR #9-7346 Mast Section

RR #9 Mast Section

RR #9 Mast Section - Clear Anodized: RR-X9CA-___:
RR #9 Mast Section - Raw: RR-X9R-___:
Rig-Rite #9 Section Mast Tube is stocked in a variety of lengths (listed above) fully anodized or raw (mill finish), it can also be cut to shorter lengths. To order, specify length.
Sections can also be milled for the sailgate or other components, painted finishes and other lengths are available on special order, Please specify. If you require a complete Mast Assembly, you can select from components below and contact us with specifications. SC V # 1762.76-92:
 

RR #9 Standard Mast Hardware
Listed below are parts specific to the Rig-Rite #9 Mast Section. For more generic parts, see categories listed under Spar Parts. There are many parts for specific configurations that are not listed here. If you require Rig-Rite #9 Mast Components not listed here please contact us with details.
 

Inset Masthead Ass'y for Masthead Rig: RR 9M-H2:
Bolt-in aluminum Masthead Assembly for RR #9 Mast Section incorporates (4) 2 3/4" OD aluminum sheaves, PP S11A9-8RR, for internal or external wire or rope halyards, and Masthead Strap with (2) 1/2" holes for Headstay and Backstay attachment, and Dual Offset Spinnaker Bails. Includes 1/4" Clevis Pin for topping lift attachment. Masthead fits in 4" deep x 1 7/8" wide slot cut into fore and aft sides of the mast tube. Masthead Assembly (excluding SS Masthead Strap) is 10 1/2" long x (maximum) 5" wide, and attaches to the mast with (1) 3/8" bolt.

 

2 3/4" Aluminum Sheave - 9/16" wide, 1/2" ID: PP S11A9-8RR:

Anodized Aluminum Sheave is 2 3/4" OD x 9/16" wide x 1/2" ID. With wire/rope V-groove for up to 1/2" line and 3/16" wire. As used in a variety of Rig-Rite Mastheads.

 

 

 

SS Sheave Bushing/Spacer: BS86-40:

Stainless Steel Bushing/Spacer is 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID x 5/8" (.615") long. K-11413L

 

 

 

Masthead Sheave Axle - 3/8" tubular: RR 9M-H2SA:

SS tubular Sheave Axle is 3/8" OD x .240" ID x 1 7/8" long. As used in RR 9M-H2 Masthead.

 

 

 

Masthead Strap for 1/2" Pins w/ Offset Spinnaker Bails: RR 9M-H2SS-8:
SS Masthead Strap for RR 9M-H2 Masthead has (2) 1/2" holes for Headstay and Backstay attachment and Dual Offset Spinnaker Bails. Attaches to masthead with (6) 1/4-20 RH screws.

 

 

 

SS Masthead Ass'y for Masthead Rig: RR 9M-H1S:
Heavy-duty Stainless Steel Masthead Assembly for RR #9 Mast Section incorporates (4) 2 3/4" OD aluminum sheaves, PP S11A9-8RR, for internal or external wire or rope halyards, central Spinnaker Bail, and (2) Toggles with 1/2" pins for Headstay and Backstay attachment. Includes 1/4" Clevis Pin for topping lift attachment. Masthead fits over top of the Mast Section, and is attached with (6) 1/4" RH machine screws. Masthead Assembly (including Spinnaker Bail) is 13 3/4" long, and stands 3 1/2" above the mast top.

 


Spreaders
The Rig-Rite #9 Mast Section is normally used with Airfoil Spreaders, and SS Spreader Bases or aluminum Spreader Bars, listed below. For Spreader details, or to order replacement Spreaders, See Rig-Rite Spreader Sections.

 

Spreader Base Ass'y for 3/4" Inboard End: RR 9M-SB1:

Standard SS welded Spreader Bracket Assembly for RR #9 Mast Section. Assembly has (2) welded plates to accept Spreaders with 3/4" thick inboard ends. Inboard Spreader end fits between the two plates and is attached with (2) 3/8" bolts on 2 1/4" centers. Unit measures 4 3/8" high x 3  7/16" wide, pair (one on each side) is attached to the mast with (2) 3/8" and (1) 1/2" bolts, going straight through the Mast Section. Lower (1/2") bolt is also used for attachment of Shroud Tangs.

 

Spreader Base Ass'y for 1 1/4" Inboard End: RR 9M-SB2:

Special SS welded Spreader Bracket Assembly for RR #9 Mast Section. As RR 9M-SB1, above, but welded plates accept Spreaders with 1 1/4" thick inboard ends, and are attached with (2) 3/8" bolts on 1 15/16" centers.

 

Spreader Bar for #9 Mast w/ 3/16" In-line Shrouds: RR 9M-275B-6W:
Aluminum Spreader Bar Assembly for RR #9 Mast is used with Rig-Rite SP275T Spreaders for rigs with in-line shrouds using 3/16" Wire Stemballs. Installed through a 1 3/4" x 5/8" slot in the mast, Spreaders fit over the Bar and are pinned straight through the Bar, holding the Bar and Spreaders in place. Bar features captive SS rods to eliminate chafe from halyards or mast wall. Unit is 12" long x 1 3/4" wide x 5/8" high, and has a 5-degree vertical lift. Also suitable for use on other 4 5/8" wide Mast Sections. As used on Sabre 32 (upper).
SP275B Spreader Bars are available in a variety of other configurations to accommodate other wire or rod Stemballs, and to fit different Mast Sections, See Rig-Rite SP275T Spreader Section.

 

Spreader Bar for #9 Mast w/ 7/32" Aft Lowers: RR 9M-275B-7WA:
Aluminum Spreader Bar Assembly for RR #9 Mast is used with Rig-Rite SP275T Spreaders for rigs with aft lower shrouds using 7/32" Wire Stemballs. Installed through a 1 3/4" x 5/8" slot in the mast, Spreaders fit over the Bar and are pinned straight through the Bar, holding the Bar and Spreaders in place. Bar features captive SS rods to eliminate chafe from halyards or mast wall. Unit is 12" long x 1 3/4" wide x 5/8" high, and has a 5-degree vertical lift. Also suitable for use on other 4 5/8" wide Mast Sections. As used on Sabre 32 (lower).
SP275B Spreader Bars are available in a variety of other configurations to accommodate other wire or rod Stemballs, and to fit different Mast Sections, See Rig-Rite SP275T Spreader Section.

 


3/4" Sail Slide Stop: K-10424:

SS Spring Pin Sail Slide Stop fits all mast sections with track for 3/4" internal flat slides. Superior design allows Slide Stop to remain captive in mast track. Gate cutout (1 3/4" high) is made just 1" above SS Gooseneck bracket. Spring pin fits in 1/4" hole drilled at top of cutout, unit slides down beneath Gooseneck Bracket when Spring pin is pulled. This design allows sail slides to come as close as possible to the gooseneck while remaining in track, and eliminates problems associated with slides snagging while going past a normal sail gate. Unit is 2 1/2" long x 3/4" wide with a 1/4" spring pin. 74-66 6106

 

K-10424

 

 

SS Winch Pad for RR #9: RR 9M-WP:
Formed SS Winch Pad fits fits either side of the RR #9 Mast Section, and others. Winch mounting surface is 5" (127mm) square. SS Plate is 5" high x (maximum) 6 1/4" long x .102" thick and fastens to Mast with eight (8) 1/4" RH Machine screws. Unit can be drilled to mount any suitably sized winch.

 

Gooseneck Bracket: RR 9M-GB1:

SS Gooseneck Bracket for RR #9 Mast Section has 1/2" vertical Pin hole, for use with standard Gooseneck Toggle up to 2 1/2" high. Base is 4" vertical x approximately 3 1/4" wide, and attaches to the mast with (6) 1/4" RH fasteners. Commonly used with SS Reef Hook/Tack Assembly, RR 54-B8-4A, and cast Toggle, RR 45-67C, below. Can also be used as Vang Bracket with addition of an appropriate Vang Toggle.

 

RR-9M-GB1
Reef Hook/Tack Ass'y With 1/2" Vertical Bolt: RR 54-B8-4A:

Heavy-duty Stainless Steel Reef Hook/Tack Assembly incorporates 1/2" Vertical Gooseneck Bolt. Dual Reef Hooks are formed from 5/16" rod, Assembly is (maximum) 4 5/8" wide x 7" high, and includes 5/16" SS Tack Shackle. Bolt is 4 1/4" long for use with Gooseneck Brackets and slides with a 1/2" Vertical Pin hole and a maximum 3 1/2" bracket height. This item is also available on a custom basis with other bolt lengths, please specify. As used on a variety of Bristol's, Pearson's, and Sabre's.

 

RR 54-B8-4A
Aluminum Gooseneck Toggle - 2 5/16" High: RR 45-67C:

Cast Aluminum Gooseneck Toggle is 2 5/16" high and accommodates 1/2" vertical and horizontal pins. Black epoxy coated Toggle is 2 5/16" high x 1 3/8" wide x 2 1/2" (maximum) long, pin holes are on 1 1/4" centers. Toggle fits a variety of Mast Brackets and Gooseneck Slides designed for a 2 5/16" Toggle with a 1/2" vertical pin. As used with Rig-Rite #6, and #7 Booms on a variety of Pearson, Bristol, Sabre Yachts and others.

 

RR 45-67

 

Vang Bracket Ass'y w/ Toggle for 3/8" Pin: RR 9M-VBA-6:

Vang Bracket Ass'y w/ Toggle for 1/2" Pin: RR 9M-VBA-8:

Vang Bracket Ass'y w/ Toggle for 5/8" Pin: RR 9M-VBA-10:

Vang Bracket Ass'y w/ Toggle for 14mm Pin: RR 9M-VBA-14M:

SS Vang Bracket Assembly for RR #9 Mast Section has pivoting Toggle for use with rigid or soft boom vangs. Bracket (RR 9M-GB1) is 4" vertical x approximately 3 1/4" wide, and attaches to the mast with (6) 1/4" RH fasteners. Also available in other Pin sizes, please specify.

Vang Bracket for Rigid Vang – Special:
A variety of semi-custom Brackets, or Bracket/Toggle combinations are available to fit rigid (or solid) vangs produced by a number of manufacturers. Please specify vang manufacturer, model and size. 

Electrical Access Plate: RR 72-99:

Electrical Access Plate is designed to allow access to internal electrical plugs above the mast step, without having to unstep the mast. Saves much in frustration and money by allowing you to check mast wiring connections with the mast up. SS Plate is 4 1/2" x 2" and is designed to cover a 3" x 1 1/4" vertical slot in the side of the mast, just above the top of the mast step. Plate is slightly curved to fit a variety of mast sections and attaches with (4) 1/4-20 RH machine screws (included).

 

RR 72-99
Electrical Wire Slide: K-10908:

Electrical Wire Slides - 10 Pack: K-10908P:

Nylon slides fits all Kenyon and Rig-Rite (and many MetalMast) mast sections with internal electrical wire slide tracks. Slides are attached to wiring harness at 2-3 foot intervals with tie wraps. Prevents wires from slapping, and from fouling internal halyards. Molded Nylon slide is 3/4" long x 1/2" high x (maximum) 1/4" wide.

 


Mast Step - Deck Mount, Black: RR 9M-DS:
Mast Step - Deck Mount, Clear Ano.: RR 9M-DS-CA:

Mast Step - Deck Mount, Painted White: RR 9M-DS-PW:
Mast Step for RR #9 Mast Section fastens to deck or keelson with (4) 1/4" FH screws. Cast Aluminum Mast Step is (maximum) 8 3/8" long x 5 3/4" wide x 2" high. Features drainage channel to prevent water build-up inside the mast. Cast in 356 Aluminum, available with Black epoxy finish, Clear Anodized, or painted Awlgrip White.

 

RR-9M-DS
Mast Step - Deck Mount Angled, Black: RR 9M-DS5:
Mast Step - Deck Mount Angled, Clear Ano.: RR 9M-DS5-CA:

Mast Step - Deck Mount Angled, Painted Grey: RR 9M-DS5-PG:
Mast Step for RR #9 Mast Section, as RR 9M-DS (above), but Cast with a riser so that mast angles 5 degree aft when mast step is on flat surface, or so mast is vertical when mast step is on 5 degree angled deck. Cast Aluminum Mast Step is (maximum) 8 3/8" long x 5 3/4" wide and fastens to deck or keelson with (4) 1/4" FH screws. Cast in 356 Aluminum, available with Black epoxy finish, Clear Anodized, or painted Awlgrip Grey.

 

Keel-Mount Mast Step - Standard, Black: RR 9M-KS1:

Keel-Mount Mast Step - Standard, Painted White: RR 9M-KS1-PW:
Mast Step for RR #9 Mast Section fastens to keel or keelson with (4) 3/8" bolts in external adjustment slots to allow for precise positioning without unstepping the mast. Mast Step measures 9 1/2" (maximum) long x 5 3/4" wide, and allows for 1" fore and aft adjustment. Cast in 356 Aluminum, available with Black epoxy finish or painted Awlgrip White.

 

RR-9M-KS1
Keel-Mount Mast Step - Special: RR 9M-KS2:
Mast Step for RR #9 Mast Section fastens to keel or keelson with (4) 3/8" bolts in external adjustment slots to allow for precise positioning without unstepping the mast. Mast Step measures 9 3/8" (maximum) long x 5 5/8" wide, and allows for 1" fore and aft adjustment. Cast in 356 Aluminum with Black epoxy finish. As used on Sabre 34.

 

Keel-Mount Mast Step - Special, Long, Black: RR 9M-KS3:

Keel-Mount Mast Step - Special, Long, Painted White: RR 9M-KS3-PW: 
Special Long Mast Step for RR #9 Mast Section fastens to keel or keelson with (4) 3/8" bolts in external adjustment slots to allow for precise positioning without unstepping the mast. Mast Step measures 11" (maximum) long x 5 3/4" wide, and allows for 1 1/2" fore and aft adjustment. Cast in 356 Aluminum, available with Black epoxy finish or painted Awlgrip White. As used on O'Day 30.

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