mast base

I have never unstepped a sail boat before but some experienced friends are helping . We are using the clubs hoist to unstep the mast. A few questions for 26-2 owners who have done this before: Am I right to assume that the stainless steel plate at the foot of the mast will remain attached to...

Hi All, We recently received a free boat from a friend. It is an Ericson 29'. It has been idle for the past 5 years. She is out of the water getting an overhaul when i noticed the bottom of the mast. See the crack in the mast to boat connection. Is this something that needs to be immediately...

While removing the factory Base Plate for the deck stepped mast one of the bolts snapped. I got the other 3 out, but am unsure if they are just threaded into epoxy or if there is a nut or backing plate they go into? I am trying to drill the bolt, it is very hard so I think its stainless and use...

What is this cable for that runs from the step up to the partners on my E32-3?