Cape Cutter 19 Association Forum

[quote="bellalistair"

I think the moral of this story is that if you do choose to fit an additional countersunk/cheese head screw through the base is choose a screw bigger than you think you need.... (and make sure you have a good sharp drill bit for the stainless)

Alistair[/quote]

Hello Nick

I use two 6mm dia hex head screws about 50mm long. They have been there for about 10 years now, never shifted.

I fitted them on the underside to close the gap shown in your photo. I still have the original screws in the sides.

Thanks for the information Dennis.
It gives me confidence to do the same and to work on using the bowsprit for mast lowering and raising.