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Rusty Pelican:
I am in the process of removing my Rusty (Pelican) mast step, 36 years in service, it's time.
Thanks for all of the previous posts regarding mast step fab and removal, good stuff.
I am flummoxed as to how to remove the compression rod. The nut at the mast collar has been removed; spun the rod around such that the rod is very loose, but that is it.
Any advise would be very welcome.

Cheers

BobG

Dolce_Vita:
IIRC, I had to remove the 4 lags holding down the mast step and slide it aft enough to flex the rod enough to get it out.

Rusty Pelican:
Thanks Ed.
Three of the lags are cut; had the same idea in my head.
Hope it works

BobG

The Great Godsea:
what is the compression rod? is that the thin rod that runs along the mast in the cabin? what is its purpose?
Thanks in advance.
Mark

Rusty Pelican:
Yes that is the compression rod. The compression rod serves as to mitigate upward movement of the deck due to loads imposed by the mast at the mast partner.
The rod is adjustable, so do not over tighten.
Mast step is completely removed, all 4 lags had to cut
If anyone is interested I can post pictures

BobG

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