It is missing its clevis ring that keeps it secure in its little hole where it has a bit of pressure to pop into predrilled holes in the mast, thus securing the pop top. And on some models, there is the same arrange for raising the goose neck higher or lower.
Chris Geankoplis
ZENOS




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> On Jun 6, 2025, at 1:36 PM, Lee Kuhn <lvjkuhn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Larry,
> 
> Sorry to hear but glad it's not my old boat 😀. Just as valuable as General
> Boats' Certificate of Support, you have mine too!
> 
> Since you found it on the foredeck, I'm guessing it may be the
> spring-loaded pull pin that secures the bottom of the mast to the bow
> pulpit while trailering. Might also be from the pop top or boom sliders.
> 
> Lee
> Boatless in Wytheville,  VA
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 11:06 AM Larry Gioia via Rhodes22-list <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> Raising the mast on my Rhodes at Lake George, I noticed this piece laying
>> on the foredeck.  No idea what it’s from - anyone know?
>> Lee this is not your boat, it’s my one in upstate NY
>> Thanks!
>> Larry
>> 
>> 
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