cotter pins [R11]: Used along with wire to attach the main sail to the mast.

Cotter pins are available in both brass and stainless steel. The size that works best for the mast attachment points is 1/16- by 1-in. They can be cut to fit as mentioned in “Assembling the Mast.”

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  • “Assembling the Mast.” usvmyg.org. June 2026.