Mast Repair
Dan Rickert (drickert@thegrid.net)
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:09:08 -0700
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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I finally got out a sailboat I was given a few years ago that needed
repairs. I have just about finished the hull repairs and fiberglasss work.
I can make my own stays and shrouds but I need some advice on repairing
themast. I don't want to buy a new one until I find out if I like the boat.
It is a 21' McGlaughlin (I think that is how it is spelled) and is obvously
a racing craft. The mast is broken in half in the center and needs to be
sleeved. I will not take it out in high winds but would like to see how she
handles before springing for a new mast. Anyone have any suggestions for
how thick of s/s to use as a sleeve?? Thanks in advance
Dan Rickert First mate "THALES" wwp p-19 212 skipper Vagabond 14 dinghy #
316