Mast step repair c26
Mast step repair c26
I am attempting to repair the mast step on my c26- i am including a link to some photos https://picasaweb.google.com/sailxnite/ ... directlink as well as a diagram- https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Cym ... tTfCQ/edit
any advice you could offer on the best way to repair would be appreciated.
any advice you could offer on the best way to repair would be appreciated.
1977 Chrysler 26
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Been there, done that one, although not to the extent you had to as my underlying wood was ok. I had the step plate rip out while stepping the mast
If it were me I'd rebuild it pretty much the same way as original. But I'd take some steps to insure it didn't happen again such as adding some weepholes at the base to let moisture out. Or maybe be sure to coat the replacement block in resin and glass..
If it were me I'd rebuild it pretty much the same way as original. But I'd take some steps to insure it didn't happen again such as adding some weepholes at the base to let moisture out. Or maybe be sure to coat the replacement block in resin and glass..
Mast step repair c26
EmergencyExit wrote:Been there, done that one, although not to the extent you had to as my underlying wood was ok. I had the step plate rip out while stepping the mast
If it were me I'd rebuild it pretty much the same way as original. But I'd take some steps to insure it didn't happen again such as adding some weepholes at the base to let moisture out. Or maybe be sure to coat the replacement block in resin and glass..
Thanks for the info, any idea what type of wood to use for the replacement block?
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Welcome to the forum, I do like your C26 mast step diagram, I'm not at the point in my project to work mine just yet but you can see I also have a crack to deal with and what checking I've done up to this point has me believing that the damage is mostly superficial. Removing the screws and step showed no wood damage as of yet... hopefully my prognosis will hold true when I get around to this part. Again welcome and the more photos the better.
Terrence
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Welcome to the forum, I do like your C26 mast step diagram, I'm not at the point in my project to work mine just yet but you can see I also have a crack to deal with and what checking I've done up to this point has me believing that the damage is mostly superficial. Removing the screws and step showed no wood damage as of yet... hopefully my prognosis will hold true when I get around to this part. Again welcome and the more photos the better.
Terrence
Wilmington N.C.
Chrysler 26' 1980
Pandora (for now)
Mast step repair c26
Terrence,
keep an eye on that crack, that is how mine started, i think once water penetrated the gelcoat, it froze and made the crack bigger, until water started getting into the core material. keep it sealed really good. There was no barrier from the mast step down through the cabin top core material, so I think i may have some deck repair as well.
Pat (sailxnite)
keep an eye on that crack, that is how mine started, i think once water penetrated the gelcoat, it froze and made the crack bigger, until water started getting into the core material. keep it sealed really good. There was no barrier from the mast step down through the cabin top core material, so I think i may have some deck repair as well.
Pat (sailxnite)
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Looks like the underlying wood in yours was same as mine
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but my damage was limited to the glass layer. I'd sure go with a hardwood, as dense and rot resistant as possible
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but my damage was limited to the glass layer. I'd sure go with a hardwood, as dense and rot resistant as possible
Personally, I wouldn't over-think it. The original setup lasted 30 years, so redoing it the same way should be fine.
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Mast step repair c26
1977 Chrysler 26
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That looks bomb proof! Be careful you don't chip or crack the hatch when you slide it open, it looks like it could contact the new mast pedestal.
Tom
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
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http://www.svpearllee.com
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
http://www.asswhaffleyachtclub.net
http://www.svpearllee.com
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Lost hook base for mast
Where did you obtain the mast base hinge and how did it fit into Chrysler mast?
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There are several good threads on the subject, one is at
viewtopic.php?t=3375&highlight=mast+hinge
if you click on Search, then enter "mast hinge" and choose 'Search for all terms' several should show up as well..
viewtopic.php?t=3375&highlight=mast+hinge
if you click on Search, then enter "mast hinge" and choose 'Search for all terms' several should show up as well..