I have a 1984 Spindrift DSI. My mast steps on top of the cuddy. There is a provision to insert two pins into the step to secure the mast. However, my old boat was a Tanzer 16 with a similar arrangement. In that case the manufacturer suggested using only the aft pin resulting in a sort of floating standing rigging system. Apparently using both pins put too much stress on either the cuddy or the mast. Are DS owners with tabernacle masts using one or both pins to secure the mast?
Vince
Vince (vincent.demperio-at-bms.com)