[Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate

[Todd Tavares]

Michael,and Rob,

   Wouldn't it be better to just fill the holes with epoxy and drill new holes in the base in a different location?

Todd


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:42:29 -0400
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
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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