[Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate

[David Walker]

arcgh, thats why I'm getting 2 of everything everything.  Old address was

david.walker5 at attbi.com

Thanks
----- 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 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate


> I addded the new address, but could not find the old one, if you are
getting dups let me know the address to delete.
>
> MJM
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Walker" <david.walker5 at comcast.net>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 12:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate
>
>
> > 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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