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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for SailboatsRig-Rite, Inc. |
Mast Stairs |
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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for SailboatsRig-Rite, Inc. |
Mast Stairs |
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Mast Stairs are mounted on the Mast to provide a foothold, allowing easy access to higher parts
of the mast than you can reach from the deck. Frequently used to reach the top of the sail cover
or the sailgate, some models are also suitable for attachment of halyard shackles.
On Cruising Rigs, Mast Stairs are sometimes mounted all the way up the mast, allowing easy
access to the masthead, as well as an excellent viewpoint for navigating reefs.
As a general rule, Stairs are placed about 14" apart (on opposite sides) with 2 Stairs placed at the
same
height 4' from the top of the Mast. Of course these dimensions are modified to suit individual
preferences, and to account for obstacles (or freebies like Spreaders) along the way. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as Mast Steps, Mast Stairs (that people step on) should not be confused with those items that Masts step on. |
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Mast Stair - Stainless Steel: NF 60920: Cast SS Mast Stair projects 2" out from Mast, and is also suitable for use as an attachment point for halyard shackles. Unit is made to fit flat-sided masts but is easily bent to fit most Mast Sections. As supplied, unit is 5 3/4" wide x 3 3/8" high. Narrow tread has diamond points to provide secure footing, but will not be suitable for most barefooters. Attaches to mast with (3) #10 (3/16") screws or rivets. This item is no longer available and is shown here for identification only.
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Mast Stair - Stainless Steel: NGA-68S: Formed SS Mast Stair projects 4 1/2" out from Mast with an enclosed design to provide more secure footing. Formed SS wire is 6mm diameter with welded base pads. Unit is (maximum) 8" high x 3 3/4" wide and attaches to mast with (6) #10 (3/16") screws or rivets. Flexible design allows for use with virtually any Mast Section.
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Mast Stair - Stainless Steel: PP-99-20G: Formed SS Mast Stair projects 5 1/4" out from Mast with an enclosed design to provide more secure footing. Formed SS strap is 1 1/2" wide with removable grooved gray plastic tread that is 1 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" long. Base is 11 1/4" high x 1 1/2" wide and attaches to mast with (6) #10 (3/16") screws or rivets. Narrow base is suitable for use with most Mast Sections.
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Mast Stair - Aluminum: PP-99-21A: Formed Extruded Aluminum Mast Stair projects 5 5/8" out from Mast with an enclosed design to provide more secure footing. Deeply grooved tread is 2" wide and has full 5 1/2" foot space to fit the largest boots. Unit is 11 1/8" high x 3" wide at the base, but is contoured to 2" wide on the tread, and to 1 3/8" on the vertical riser to reduce weight and windage. Attaches to mast with (4) 1/4" (6mm) screws or rivets. Curved base is suitable for use with most Mast Sections and mounting tabs can be formed to fit others. P-E This item is no longer available and is shown here for identification only.
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Folding Mast Stair - Stainless Steel: K-11770-2S: Formed SS Folding Mast Stair projects 1" out from Mast when closed, and 5 1/2" when open. Serrated tread has 4 3/8" foot space and provides secure footing, but as it is a formed U-channel, it will not be suitable for most barefooters. Base is 3 3/8" high x 2 3/8" wide, unit is 6 3/4" high when closed. Attaches to mast with (4) #10 (3/16") screws or rivets. Slightly curved base is suitable for use with virtually all Mast Sections.
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Folding Mast Stair - Aluminum: K-11770: |
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Folding Mast Stair - Aluminum: K-11770-1: "Seabird" type Cast Aluminum Folding Mast Stair projects 1 3/8" out from Mast when closed, and 6" when open. Wide grooved tread is (maximum) 1 3/8" wide with a 4 1/2" foot space and features a nylon adjustment screw to prevent rattling against the mast when in the closed position. Base is 4 5/8" high x (maximum) 3 1/8" wide, unit is 6" high when closed. Attaches to mast with (4) 1/4" (6mm) FH screws or rivets. Wide slightly curved base is suitable for use with most larger Mast Sections.
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Folding Mast Stair - Composite Gray: K-11770C-G: Folding Mast Stair - Composite White: K-11770C-W: Folding Mast Stair - Composite Black: K-11770C-B: Lightweight Composite version of "Seabird" type Folding Mast Stair, above. Unit projects 1 3/8" out from Mast when closed, and 6" when open. Fold-down tread is (maximum) 1 1/4" wide with a 4 1/2" foot space. Molded glass-filled unit will not rattle. Base is 4 1/4" high x (maximum) 2 5/8" wide, unit is 6" high when closed. Attaches to mast with (5) 3/16" (5mm) RH screws or rivets. Wide slightly curved base will fit most larger Mast Sections, composite base is easily faired to fit others. Unit weighs only 5.8 oz. and has a maximum load capacity of 300 lbs. (140 Kg.). Stocked in medium Gray (-G), unit is also available in Black (-B), or White (-W). |
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