Head fitting - 12.7 mm Ø

Head fitting - 12.7 mm Ø. For 12.7 mm Ø round mast tubes and 12.7 mm alloy GROOVY mast section. Suitable for use with 36R, IOM and similar size boats.

Now much copied this is the original mast head fitting that is a push fit into the top of a mast. The design incorporates the upper limit mark, a hole for the mainsail head swivel and attachment for the backstay crane.

Use backstay cranes ref. 22-040. Use 1.5 mm Ø wire for the mainsail head swivel ref. W150.

The grey colour meets the rule requirement for the limit marks to contrast with the colour of the spar.

The special lug provides attachment for SAILSetc wind indicator ref. 100. Drill a 1.6 mm Ø hole in the mast and use an O ring, ref. 82-010, to secure the wind indicator.