[Rhodes22-list] Mast Step Popped

Rick sloopblueheron at gmail.com
Tue Sep 13 11:12:45 EDT 2011 

Rob,

I agree 4200 would be a good temporary fix until tackling replacement of the
wood.

Rick

On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Rick,
> Yes, you want to use something that will shear off.  I believe 3M 4200 is
> the preferred product.  You want something that can be disassembled (i.e.,
> will break loose) if need be.  If you think about it, you only want the
> screws and adhesive to keep the mast step stationary while there is some
> horizontal force on it when the mast is first raised.  - rob
>
>
> http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=21590&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10104&subdeptNum=10325&classNum=10327
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rick
> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:40 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Mast Step Popped
>
> Rummy,
>
> I did this repair using epoxy.  The subsequent tear-off of the plate caused
> extensive damage, including a crack that ran all the way to a cabin rail.
>
> Are you sure Stan uses epoxy?  I suspect he uses something with shear
> strength more approaching wood.  Plus, the underlying wood can't have rot
> and there can't be any voids between the wood and gelcoat.
>
> Rick
>
> On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > Rick,
> > I'm not sure where you are going with this. The repair that has been
> >  mentio
> > ned has been done by many Rhodies over the years. It is the best way to
> > repair the step. It is the repair that Stan uses at the factory.
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 9/12/2011 11:08:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > sloopblueheron at gmail.com writes:
> >
> > David,
> >
> > Your problem won't be the epoxy holding with careful  raising and lower
> of
> > your mast.  Your problem will be the damage done  by the epoxy when you
> > have
> > another mishap.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Mon, Sep  12, 2011 at 9:08 PM, David Craft <Chsyhkr at gmail.com>
>  wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > 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-----
> > > > From:  rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > > >  [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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