[Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate

[David Walker]

MJM - could you update my email on the list as Comcast took it upon
themselves to change everyones address?

I second MJM.  I had to remount my tabernacle this spring as I did the
dreaded mast lowering without disconnecting the pop top.

Before filling with thickened epoxy, try to undercut the core from under the
top laminate  a little.  This gives the new epoxy more strength to stay in.
I replaced with the same size machine screws (not sheet metal), drilling and
tapping the holes.  Its a nice touch to counter sink the hole before tapping
as this keeps the gel coat from cracking.

I bedded the holes and the entire surface of the tabernacle with BoatLife
caulk.  Its what I have come to use for all bedding and caulking above the
WL.

Dave Walker
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate


> I have a problem with 5200, depending on the amount it might have been
used(and gotten on the plate), it's "to good", the stuff is a
> great glue, and  might not pull loose without taking allot of martial with
it. SOP is to fill with thickened epoxy, redrill the
> holes, and BED THE SCREEWS with silicon. Using the next size up is also
resonable(but watch out for this being the second drop, IIRC
> stan uses #8)
>
> MJM
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Dilk" <Robert.Dilk at TRW.COM>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>; <rlowe at vt.edu>
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 10:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate
>
>
> I had the same problem.
> The plate is made to pop off and save the coach top.
> I went with the next size screw, filled the holes with 5200 and remounted
the plate. All  is well...
>
> Bob
> S/V Knot Necessary
>
> >>> rlowe at vt.edu 07/11/03 09:01AM >>>
> I'm sure this is on past posts and the FAQs, but for us newbies who have
this problem or might, how do you properly remount the mast
> base plate?  During mast lowering last might, the winch got away from my
wife and the mast dropped the last couple of feet.  No
> damage done except it did pop the mast base plate off.  I consoled my wife
telling her it's made to do that and I would have it
> repaired in no time (help me make good on my promise!).  It looks like
it's held down with one inch wood screws.
>
> While I'm at it, what type of caulk do you suggest for topside?  I've got
a couple of fittings where the caulk that is on there is
> degraded.  I assume something with UV resistance.
>
> Thanks for you help. - rob
>
>
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway
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