Cracks in Base of Mast

[Mark Ramsay]

I notice the base of my mast is cracked in a couple of places.

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See the pics. Has anyone had anything similar and any suggestions how to best fix it? Many thanks for all suggestions!

Mark Ramsay
1220 "Tiddles"

[Mark Aldridge]

Hello Mark.

You could disassemble it and go get it TIG welded which is probably a wise move.

Failing that it's a new lower mast section, but I'm presuming it's a 2 piece mast?

Failing that, leave it & when it fails claim on your insurance & get a 1 piece mast as an upgrade which is miles better.

Looks like age related wear n tear so the insurance comment is a bit 'tongue in cheek', plus a new mast is >£1k probably so the boat needs to have the value there to warrant a claim.

[Mark Aldridge]

Speak to Steve @ SS Marine - he'll have seen this before I'm sure.

[Mark Ramsay]

Thanks, I will pull it to pieces and see about having it welded.