Sparcraft F-980E Mast

F-980E Furling Mast

The Sparcraft F-980E has characteristics similar to the Sparcraft FM-1060 Mast Section, and shares many parts with it. Parts used primarily or exclusively with the F-980E Mast Section are listed here.
* For all other parts, See Sparcraft FM-1060 Mast Section.


F-980E Mast - Furling Components
FE2 Furling Foil - D34: FE2-Foil: FE2 (D34) Furling Foil is used on F-560E and larger Furling Masts. D34 aluminum Furling extrusion is 34.6mm diameter, and is available in 16.5M lengths (54' 2").
F-980E Internal Halyard Hoist Car: F980E-HC: SS Halyard Hoist Car for FE2 Furling Foil is used with F-980E Furling Masts. Unit is (maximum) 111mm OD x 152mm (6") long (without shackles) and includes Shackles for attachment of Halyard and sail.
FE2 Foil Splice Connector: FE2-SC: Aluminum Splice connects the to the Furling Foil to the lower Feeder Foil on F-760E and larger Furling Masts. Splice Connector is (maximum) 15mm fore & aft x 25mm wide x 255mm (10") long, and must be drilled for (2) 6mm x 12mm FH screws during installation. Note: This item is used in US production only.
FE2 Feeder Foil: FE2-LF: Lower Foil has specially milled upper end for smooth feeding. Feeder Foil is connected to Upper Foil using Splice Connector, lower end fits inside Furling Screw Drive Cap. Feeder Foil is 900mm (35 3/8") long. Note: This item is used in US production only.
FE2 Furling Screw Drive Cap: FE2-DC: Aluminum Drive Cap is used on top of F-760E and larger Furling Screws, the Link that anchors the Furling Screw to the Luff Foil. Unit attaches to top of SS Drive Screw with (3) 8mm Bolts and (3) Rubber washers to insulate it from the Drive Screw, (2) 6mm screws in tapped holes are provided to secure the luff foil. Cast Drive Cap is 3 1/2" (89mm) OD x 2" (50mm) high, and includes hole for attachment of 8mm Tack shackle.
	FE2 Tack Shackle: NB2-2: SS Tack Shackle fits hole in Furling Screw Drive Cap. Shackle has 8mm (5/16") pin, throat width is 22mm (7/8").
	FE2 Furling Screw Rubber Washers: FE2-RW3: Rubber washers mount below the Furling Screw Drive Cap to dampen vibration and to insulate it from the Drive Screw. Rubber washers have an 8mm hole, and are sold in packs of three (3) pieces.

F-980E Furling Screw Ass'y: F980E-FA: FE2 Furling Screw Assembly is used on F-980E Furling Masts. Unit is attached to Mast with (4) 1/4" (or 6mm) FH screws. Note: Mast must be down to replace Furling Screw Assembly.
	FE1 Furling Screw Line: FE1-Line: Standard Furling Line for F-980E Furling Masts is 10mm x 59' (18M) long.	mmm
	F-980E Furling Screw Line Guard: F980E-LG: SS Line Guard Assembly is used on F-980E Furling Masts produced in France only. Unit is attached to Mast with (4) 5mm RH screws.

*Folding Mast Stair - Composite Gray: K-11770C-G:* Folding Mast Stairs are commonly used on Furling Masts, to aid in attaching and removing the Mainsail. This lightweight Composite 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). A variety of other Mast Stairs are available, See: Mast Stairs.

F-980E Mast - Gooseneck Brackets The F-980E Mast Section is used with FM2 and NG2 Gooseneck Brackets and FB2 Toggles for Booms FB-220 and larger. Gooseneck Brackets are also used as Vang Brackets. For Vang Toggles used with these Brackets, See FM-1060 Vang Brackets.


FM2 Gooseneck Bracket, Furling Mast - 14mm Pin: FM2-11F: Extruded aluminum FM2 Gooseneck/ Vang Bracket is used on a variety of Furling Mast Sections for use with FB-220 and larger Booms. Bracket has 14mm (9/16") hole for use with any of the FB2-1 Gooseneck Pins and FB2-4 Gooseneck Toggles, below. Bracket is 4 3/8" (112mm) high x 3 7/16" (88mm) wide, and is fastened with ten (10) 1/4" (6mm) rivets.
F-980E Reinforced Gooseneck Bracket - 14mm Pin: F980E-11R: Heavy-duty Reinforced FM2 Gooseneck/ Vang Bracket is used on F-980E Masts for use with FB-220 and larger Booms. Bracket has 14mm (9/16") hole for use with any of the FB2-1 Gooseneck Pins and FB2-4 Gooseneck Toggles, below. Extruded Bracket with welded plate is 180mm (7 1/8") high and is fastened with ten (10) 6mm FH screws. As used on Island Packet 440, 465, and others.
	FB2 Gooseneck Pin Ass'y w/ Shackle: FB2-1ARA: 14mm Vertical Gooseneck Toggle Pin Assembly is used to attach FB2-412 or FB2-414 Gooseneck Toggles to FM2-11 Mast Brackets. SS Gooseneck Pin Assembly includes Tack Shackle NB2-2, washers and 14mm SS Locknut. Unit is 14mm (9/16") diameter x 135mm (5 3/8") long (under head).
	FB2 Vertical Gooseneck/Vang Toggle Pin Ass'y: FB2-1BA: 14mm Vertical Toggle Pin assembly includes SS Locknut and washers. SS Gooseneck Pin is 14mm (9/16") diameter x 135mm (5 3/8") long (under head), and threaded on the bottom.
	FB2 Gooseneck Toggle for 12mm Horizontal Pin: FB2-412: Cast Aluminum Gooseneck Toggle is used on FB-220 and FB-550 Booms to attach to FM2-11 and NG2-12 Gooseneck Brackets. Toggle is 2 3/4" (69mm) high x 1 1/2" (37mm) wide x 3 3/8" (86mm) long, with holes for 14mm Vertical and 12mm Horizontal pins, on 2" (50mm) centers. Anodized Toggle features central hole for cotter pin to secure Horizontal Pin.
	FB2 Gooseneck Toggle for 14mm Horizontal Pin: FB2-414: Cast Aluminum Gooseneck Toggle is used on FB-810 and larger Booms to attach to FM2-11 and NG2-12 Gooseneck Brackets. Anodized Toggle is 2 3/4" (69mm) high x 1 1/2" (37mm) wide x 3 3/8" (86mm) long, with holes for 14mm Vertical and 14mm Horizontal pins, on 2" (50mm) centers. Anodized Toggle features central hole for cotter pin to secure Horizontal Pin.

F-980E Reinforced Gooseneck Bracket, - 16mm Pin: F980E-11R: Heavy-duty Reinforced NG3 Gooseneck/ Vang Bracket is used on F-980E Masts for use with FB-810 and larger Booms. Bracket has 16mm (5/8") hole for use with any of the FB3-1 Gooseneck Pins and FB3-4 Gooseneck Toggles, below. Cast Bracket with welded plate is 180mm (7 1/8") high and is fastened with eight (8) 6mm FH screws. As used on Island Packet 440, 465, and others.
	FB3 Gooseneck Pin Ass'y w/ Tack Pin & Loops: FB3-1ARL: 16mm Vertical Gooseneck Toggle Pin Assembly is used to attach FB3 Gooseneck Toggles to NG3 Mast Brackets. SS Gooseneck Pin Assembly includes welded side loops, 10mm (3/8") Tack Pin, washers and 16mm SS Locknut. Unit is 16mm (5/8") diameter x 170mm (6 3/4") long (under head).
	*FB3 Gooseneck Toggle: FB3-416:* Gooseneck Toggle is used with NG3 Gooseneck Brackets to attach to FB-810 and larger FB Booms. Cast Aluminum Gooseneck Toggle is 3 1/8" high and accommodates 16mm vertical and 14mm horizontal pins. Anodized Toggle is 3 1/8" (80mm) high x 1 9/16" (39mm) wide x (maximum) 3 3/4" (95mm) long, pin holes are on 2" (50mm) centers.
	FB3 Gooseneck Toggle - Heavy-duty: FB3-416HD: Heavy-duty Solid Gooseneck Toggle is used with NG3 Gooseneck Brackets to attach to FB-810 and larger FB Booms. Solid, machined Aluminum Gooseneck Toggle accommodates 16mm vertical and 14mm horizontal pins. Anodized Toggle is 3 1/4" (83mm) high x 1 1/2" (36mm) wide x (maximum) 3 3/4" (95mm) long, pin holes are on 2" (50mm) centers.

F-980E Mast - Deck Collars, Mast Boots & Hardware Deck Collars used primarily or exclusively with the F-980E Mast Section are listed here. For other Deck Collars, used with this Mast Section, See Sparcraft FM-1060 Mast Section.
F-980E Mast Boot: FM1060-15B: Heavy molded Black Rubber Boot for use with F-980E Mast section and all FM-1060 Deck Collars. 1060,1395,191017
F-980E Mast Boot Clamp: FM1060-16M: All Stainless Steel Clamp for use with Mast Boot on F-980E Mast. 88
F-980E Collar Boot Clamp: FM1060-16C: All Stainless Steel Clamp is suitable for use with Mast Boots on all FM-1060 Deck Collars. --		mmm
*Mast Collar Wedge – Small Rubber: NGA-18:* Heavy Extruded Rubber Wedge for use with Isomat and other Masts. Small stepped Rubber Wedge is used to support the mast as it passes through the Deck Collar. Wedge is 2 3/4" (70mm) long x 1 1/8" (28mm) wide, and is 15/16" (24mm) thick at the top tapering to 3/8" (10mm) thick at the bottom.
*Mast Collar Wedge – Large Rubber: NGA-19:* Heavy Extruded Rubber Wedge for use with Isomat and other Masts. Large stepped Rubber Wedge is used to support the mast as it passes through the Deck Collar. Wedge is 2 3/4" (70mm) long x 1 1/8" (28mm) wide, and is 1 3/16" (30mm) thick at the top tapering to 11/16" (18mm) thick at the bottom.

F-980E Deck Collar, Special - Island Packet: F980E-13: Simple Aluminum Deck Collar for use with F-980E Mast Section provides a clean, uncluttered look without any attachment provisions. Used with Special One-piece Mast Collar Wedge, F980E-13SW. Cast Deck Collar is 14 1/2" (368mm) long x 13" (330mm) wide x (maximum) 2" high, and fastens to deck with (6) 1/4" (6mm) screws. Maximum ID is 10 3/4" x 6". As used on Island Packet 445, 460, and others. Bcir 34"
	*Special One-piece Mast Collar Wedge: F980E-13SW:* Special One-piece Molded Polyurethane Wedge for use with FM-980E Mast and Simple Deck Collar, F980E-13. One-piece molded Wedge fits like a glove to give maximum support to the mast as it passes through the Deck Collar. Wedge is (maximum) 12 3/4" (325mm) long x 7 1/2" (190mm) wide x 3" (76mm) high. As used on Island Packet 445, 460, and others.

F-980E Mast - Mast Steps
Mast Steps used primarily or exclusively with the F-980E Mast Section are listed here.
For other Mast Steps used with this Mast Section, See Sparcraft FM-1060 Mast Section.

F-980E Mast Step - Channel Type: F760E-2C:
Channel Type Mast Step for F-760E, F-980E and other Mast Sections. Mast allows a range of adjustment. Extruded Aluminum Channel is 315mm (12 3/8") long x 160mm (6 1/4") wide, ID is (maximum) 142mm (5 5/16"). Unit attaches to Deck with (4) 8mm FH screws and features three (3) holes allowing for up to 87mm (3 3/8") of fore and aft adjustment. Includes 12mm Crossbolt with Locknut and washers. I830,760E,980E,836

F-980E Mast Step - Plug for Tenon Deck Plate: F980E-3P:
Mast Step Plug is attached to F-980E Mast, reinforcing the tube end, and has dual cut-outs to sit on special Deck-mount Mast Base with Tenons, FM3-3DP, below. Cast Mast Step Plug. 980E

Deck-mount Mast Base w/ Tenons: FM3-3DP:
Deck-mount Mast Base with Tenons attaches to Deck for use with F980E-3P and other Mast Step Plugs. Cast unit is 14 3/4" (377mm) long x 9 1/2" (240mm) wide, and has trapezoidal Tenons (fore & aft) with 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" (110 x 90mm) center cut-out for wiring. Unit has provisions for (8) 14mm Mast Step Block Pins, NG3-21, (2) 12mm NG2-21 Block Studs (forward), and a SS Tab for attachment of a soft Boom Vang. Mast Base fastens to deck with (10) 8mm (5/16") FH Screws. Note that not all Block Pins may be usable depending on which Mast Plug is used with this unit. Also compatible with Mast Plugs for FM-1060, 1395, 2390; NG-105/IM-1630; F-980E, 1410E, 1980E, and 2600E Mast Sections.

NG2 Mast Step Block Stud Pin - 12mm: NG2-21:
12mm SS Clevis Pin-shaped Block Stud is used for attachment of shackle or block to lead halyards aft. Fits in integral recessed 12mm hole in a variety of Mast Steps and Deck Collars. Block Stud is installed from underside of Casting, Casting must be removed to install Block Studs. Small head Block Stud is 12mm diameter x 45mm (1 3/4") long (maximum), with a 30mm (1 3/16") grip length and a 6mm (1/4") hole for shackle pin or Block bolt.

NG3 Mast Step Block Pin - 14mm: NG3-21:
14mm SS Block Pin is used for attachment of shackle or block to lead halyards aft. Fits in integral recessed hole in Mast Steps and Deck Collars with 14mm mounting holes. Block Pin is installed from underside of Mast Step Casting, Mast Step must be removed to install Block Pins. Special Block Pin is 14mm (9/16") diameter x 54mm (2 1/8") long (maximum), with a 35mm (1 3/8") grip length and an 8mm (5/16") hole for shackle pin, Block bolt or Block Pin Swivel Assembly.

NG3 Mast Step Block Pin Ass'y w/ Toggle - 14mm: NG3-21PTA:

Special 14mm SS Block Pin Assembly includes standard 14mm Pin, NG3-21, and cast SS Toggle with a 8mm (5/16") Pin for attachment of shackle or block. Removable Toggle is attached with a separate 8mm Pin (included), and has 5/8" (17mm) inside jaw clearance. Unit fits in integral recessed hole in Isomat and Sparcraft Steps and Collars with 14mm mounting holes. Block Pin is installed from underside of Mast Step Casting, Mast Step must be removed to install Block Pins.

NG3 Block Pin Toggle for 14mm Pin: NG3-21TA:
Heavy-duty Block Pin Toggle only, as used in NG3-21PTA, above. Investment cast SS Toggle is 26mm (1") wide with a 5/8" (17mm) inside jaw clearance and includes (2) 8mm Pins for attachment to 14mm Block Pin and Block. Assembly fits on NG3-21 Block Pin. Unit is marked 48093000014.

FM3 Mast Step Vang Tab: FM3-23T:
SS Bent Tab is used for attachment of Boom Vang, and fits in integral slot in aft side of FM3-3DP Deck-mount Mast Base with Tenons. Tab is installed in recess in aft side of Mast Base using the (2) aft mounting screws. SS Tab is made from 100mm wide x 5mm plate with (2) 1/4" (6mm) mounting holes on 80mm centers, and has slot (10 x 30mm) for attachment of Vang shackle.

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F-980E Mast - Internal Waterproofing

F-980E Internal Waterproofing Plug - Fwd.: F980E-WPF:
Internal Waterproofing Plugs are installed in Keel-stepped Masts to prevent water intrusion below deck. Assembly for Forward Mast Cavity consists of 2 plastic pieces carefully cut to fit Mast interior with central PVC standpipe to allow passage of electrical wires. Unit slides up from the bottom of the Mast to a point just above Deck level where a hole is drilled in Mast to allow for application of expanding foam between plastic pieces. Second hole is drilled just above upper plastic piece to allow water drainage.

F-980E Internal Waterproofing Plug - Aft: F980E-WPA:
Internal Waterproofing Plugs are installed in Keel-stepped Masts to prevent water intrusion below deck. Assembly for Aft Mast Cavity consists of 2 plastic pieces carefully cut to fit Mast interior with central spacer. Unit slides up from the bottom of the Mast to a point just above Deck level where a hole is drilled in Mast to allow for application of expanding foam between plastic pieces. Second hole is drilled just above upper plastic piece to allow water drainage.

Internal Waterproofing Foam: NGA-Foam:
Expanding foam is used for installation of Internal Waterproofing Plug. Single-use can is sufficient for installation of any Internal Waterproofing Plug.

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