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Bent Mast
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:51 am
by Derek James
Is it possible to remove a slight bend from a single piece mast ? We have a club boat at Draycote with a very gentle bend in the mast . We have tried resting it between two benches and jumping on it but to no effect . Any tips on mast straightening would be appreciated
Re: Bent Mast
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:11 pm
by Javier
I’ve not tried it myself but Joe from Joyrider TV YouTube channel has a video about the topic:
https://youtu.be/4YVQDNdBhYg?si=e0IFq0BJgBKcV7nV
The channel is a gem, by the way.
I hope it helps
Re: Bent Mast
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:19 am
by Mark Aldridge
Probably all you can realistically do Derek is put it between 2 points as the vid' shows and over bend it so it then returns to staight(ish).
Unless it's got a crack in the hound fitting weld which I've seen before. George Carter used to put so much downhaul on he broke them there!
Re: Bent Mast
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:55 pm
by Derek James
Thanks for suggestions .....the video is great and makes it look so easy ......I suspect Dart masts are a bit stiffer but will give it a go . Cheers Javier and Mark
