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Cracks in Base of Mast
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:25 pm
by 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"
Re: Cracks in Base of Mast
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:50 pm
by 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.
Re: Cracks in Base of Mast
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:50 pm
by Mark Aldridge
Speak to Steve @ SS Marine - he'll have seen this before I'm sure.
Re: Cracks in Base of Mast
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 7:48 pm
by Mark Ramsay
Thanks, I will pull it to pieces and see about having it welded.