[Rhodes22-list] Mast Step Popped

[David Craft]

Rob,

I was raising the mast from the back using the crutch that hangs off the
transom.  

As we started to raise the mast, we realized we need to manuever the jib
around a shroud.   He set the mast down on back rail and not back in the
crutch.  It was enough leverage, with the pop top acting as a fulcrum to pop
the plate off.

I drilled out the holes today.  The wood is damp but not deteriorating.  I
think it treated Southern Yellow Pine.  It will be dry for a week here,
enough time for it dry well before repairing.  The glass is intact, except
for one spot around the fore screw.  A quarter size piece, about half the
thickness popped out.

I think the epoxy repair should last for a good while with careful raising
and lowering......

David Craft



Rob Lowe wrote:
> 
> David,
> Was this when you were raising or lowering the mast?  Which direction to
> you lower to?  - rob
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Craft
> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 5:45 PM
> To: Rhodes List
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Mast Step Popped
> 
> While setting our mast at a local lake the mast step popped off with the
> screws somewhat stripped.  We reset it and raised it carefully figuring
> that
> the weight would help hold it.
> 
> While taking it down, it popped again, necessitating the repair I expected
> when it popped the first time.
> 
> The boat is a 89, recycled in 08.
> 
> The step is secured with three 1 inch screws.   I am thinking of drilling
> out the holes, repairing with epoxy,  drilling new pilot holes, and
> resetting.   I have heard suggestions from inserting lugs to drilling all
> the way through and using bolts and nuts.  The wall for the head is a
> support below the step, so drilling through is not advisable.  Can longer
> screws be used?
> 
> Advice is appreciated as I need to make this repair in the next two weeks.
> 
> -- 
> Regards,
> 
> David B. Craft
> Greensboro, NC
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