Picked up a retro mistrial screamer, anyone know what's needed to work off this base slot? Looks similar to the fork in a 2 pin base.
I would take the box out . Take an end off . Take the sliding middle part out . Make a thick plate of brass that slides in its place and drill and tap an M8 thread in the middle . That way you can use standard bases .
You may need a couple of the big disk spacers under your base if the screw is too long.
Cancel the project, spend the few hours of time saved working at McDonald's, buy a cheap modern board for $200.
can't you just screw a normal mast base in to the hole at the back of the sliding car, pretty sure I can do that on my Mistral OD
www.windpowerwindsurfing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_90&products_id=8931
Mistral Mast Base Foot Pin 1989+ 8mm
This 8mm Base Pin is customized to fit all Mistral Windsurfing Board Mast Tracks after 1989, it is also used for some modern Windsurfing Boards, such as Starboard Boards and Exocet Boards.
Can be installed on modern Chinook base, either US Cup or Euro Pin setup. Mistral Washer for Mast Track Car Pin and Chinook Base attachments sold separately.
Surfsail Australia also carry some of these secondhand "mistral pins" in their parts bin out the back of the store and may be able to assemble one for you provided you give them proper instructions : www.surfsailaustralia.com.au
Also there are many parts available secondhand if you want the genuine: www.preloved.co.uk/classifieds/boats-watersports/windsurfing/all/uk/mistral
Select to expand quoteRichardG said..
www.windpowerwindsurfing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_90&products_id=8931
Mistral Mast Base Foot Pin 1989+ 8mm
This 8mm Base Pin is customized to fit all Mistral Windsurfing Board Mast Tracks after 1989, it is also used for some modern Windsurfing Boards, such as Starboard Boards and Exocet Boards.
Can be installed on modern Chinook base, either US Cup or Euro Pin setup. Mistral Washer for Mast Track Car Pin and Chinook Base attachments sold separately.
Surfsail Australia also carry some of these secondhand "mistral pins" in their parts bin out the back of the store and may be able to assemble one for you provided you give them proper instructions : www.surfsailaustralia.com.au
Also there are many parts available secondhand if you want the genuine: www.preloved.co.uk/classifieds/boats-watersports/windsurfing/all/uk/mistral
Yep Rich is on the money! Online at Surf & Sail in Perth or call them.
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can't you just screw a normal mast base in to the hole at the back of the sliding car, pretty sure I can do that on my Mistral OD
your right 
But if the ropes broken the car will slide back and forth .
So everyone knows there is no rope in the Screamer car on this model: see the grooves on the track which holds the base in place.Needs a thorough rinse and dry then a silicone lubricant spray and then it should move fine..just need to depress the steel button.....should also lock in place at each groove point and be no or nil movement. I have a Stinger CGI (same year as this Screamer) with this system too. The rope shown actually is a safety leash.
I think the 1991 LCS Screamer(earlier year) which I also have has the same system as the Equipe and One design. I think if you have the rope system then if necessary (not always the case) then if needs fixing, then, best to take it apart and reassemble it which makes it work again. There are videos on how to do this on the wind power website but they are not relevant for the board pictured. Take loads of photos as you disassemble it incase you can't remember how to put it back together. I have done it on the 1983-88 track...
Select to expand quoteRichardG said..
So everyone knows there is no rope in the Screamer car on this model: see the grooves on the track which holds the base in place.Needs a thorough rinse and dry then a silicone lubricant spray and then it should move fine..just need to depress the steel button.....should also lock in place at each groove point and be no or nil movement. I have a Stinger CGI (same year as this Screamer) with this system too. The rope shown actually is a safety leash.
I think the 1991 LCS Screamer(earlier year) which I also have has the same system as the Equipe and One design. I think if you have the rope system then if necessary (not always the case) then if needs fixing, then, best to take it apart and reassemble it which makes it work again. There are videos on how to do this on the wind power website but they are not relevant for the board pictured. Take loads of photos as you disassemble it incase you can't remember how to put it back together. I have done it on the 1983-88 track...
So just screw-in a standard base and away you go ?
Select to expand quoteImax1 said..RichardG said..
So everyone knows there is no rope in the Screamer car on this model: see the grooves on the track which holds the base in place.Needs a thorough rinse and dry then a silicone lubricant spray and then it should move fine..just need to depress the steel button.....should also lock in place at each groove point and be no or nil movement. I have a Stinger CGI (same year as this Screamer) with this system too. The rope shown actually is a safety leash.
I think the 1991 LCS Screamer(earlier year) which I also have has the same system as the Equipe and One design. I think if you have the rope system then if necessary (not always the case) then if needs fixing, then, best to take it apart and reassemble it which makes it work again. There are videos on how to do this on the wind power website but they are not relevant for the board pictured. Take loads of photos as you disassemble it incase you can't remember how to put it back together. I have done it on the 1983-88 track...
So just screw-in a standard base and away you go ?
Never tried that method- which bases work on the back hole...? Are they any that do or don't ? For example I am sure a Chinook base doesn't work unless it has a screw in base and I don't have one of those latter.
