[Rhodes22-list] The mast has been welded...

[Chris Geankoplis]

There is an important piece of hardware between the two spreaders.  Inside
the mast, there is a thick aluminum ferrule that prevents the long single
bolt that joins the two spreaders together, from compressing the mast if it
is over-tightened or the vectored forces of the rig compress the walls of
the mast at this point.  Well I assume that is its function.  This is the
case for my '83 mast,  Though as I write this is it possible I am thinking
of my 1976 mast.  Damn!  I Think I'm getting old.  Can someone confirm or
debunk this memory? Not sure if this can be retro-fitted at this juncture
or how critical it really is, especially with the extra plates welded on.
Be sure to use an galvanic isolation compound anywhere SS is in contact
with Aluminum.  I think you made the right decision to fix the mast the way
you did, now you can begin enjoying the joy of sailing a Rhodes.

Chris Genakoplis
Zenos

On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 10:07 AM Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> Congratulations on your mast repair!  I was thinking about you guys and am
> glad to hear you are making progress.
> A plastic washer/spacer goes up against the mast to prevent abrasion and
> bimetallic corrosion.  I think you can find something at a good hardware
> store.  Call me to discuss if you wish.  Let me know when you are ready to
> raise the mast and launch.
>
> *Thanks and Stay Well,*
>
> *Stephen Staum*
> *s/v Pinafore*
>
> *Needham, MA*
>
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 6, 2022 at 9:35 AM Tony Jonaitis via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> > Finally, the mast came back!  There were two holes/rips around the
> > spreader holders, and a plate was welded over those rips.  Apparently
> there
> > needs to be something between the aluminum mast and the steel spreader
> > holders.  Could someone explain this to me?  And can I make it myself?
> > Thanks, everybody..Unfortunately, my photos of the mast repair will not
> > upload, but you can see them on the facebook Rhodes site.
> >
> >
>