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Oddly, the upper key does not drop into the keyhole when aligned. It sits above it, even with the mast fully seated on the pin.

My current arrangement. I re-aligned the base pin with some help from a 3’ piece of galvanized pipe and a centering jig made from 1/2 copper pipe. I suspect some of my furlong friction was due to the base pin not being aligned with the center of the drum hole on the plate. Next time sailing...

Dex, I’ll think about the bar idea. I was also considering some sort of lashing from eyestraps on the plate that go over the furler. The top of my furler drum sits about an inch above the aluminum plate when the mast is seated. To insert, I need to align the (now broken off) half-moon nub...

Was out playing with the 14.5 in 12-15, and some 2-3’ waves. Lots of fun. I did have one problem when the furler drum sheered the plastic nub that holds it under the aluminum plate, and bounced out of the step. The base of the mast came off the pin in the step, and then bent that pin. I...

Thanks Dex. On the daggerboard, there is some residue from 4200 or similar that was used to glue in the slot carpet. I’ll play around with the Velcro and also try to find something beefier. I’ll let you know if I find a cheaper solution. On the furler, the small diameter of the mast, plus...

Sailed the resurrected Expedition. Really great boat, both 1 and 2 up. Was out in 12-15 and caught some good downwind rides while 1 up. Couple things to refine, after sailing it: 1. The Daggerboard doesn’t stay down unless it’s loaded under upwind sailing. Did these boats ever have the...

Thanks Dex. Good, clear description on the mainsheet. Nice mod on the tiller.

Can you guys enlighten me on how the mainsheet attaches to the boom? There is only a small nub screw on the top of the boom about midway aft, so I’m guessing the sheet hooks to that somehow. @bluelaser2, your boat appears to have a webbing loop, but maybe that’s unique to your carbon retrofit...

Thanks Blue

Ok, I am most of the way thru a resurrection of a 14.5. The boat I picked up was missing the hatch (as mentioned) and needed some glass and gelcoat work. I also happened across a second boat with a completely trashed hull (and poorly executed attempted repair). The hull went to the dump...