[C38] C38 Mast Base Repair

[Robert G Stammerjohn]

Ray Torok:  Your response was GREATLY appreciated.  There were items not
touched upon.  I understand that the glassed wooden base was covered with
the cabin sole and then a metal plate of some sort to which the mast was
inserted.  It is this metal base that I am seeking more information.  This
plate, shoe, or what ever is the source of the problem that resulted in the
intrusion of water to the wood.  The iron plate seems now to be married to
the aluminum mast.

A prior attempt to remove the mast pulled the plate up and cracked the cabin
sole in the process and destroyed the integrity of the glass and entry of
water.  The mast was not removed and the results of this effort were not
fully know to me until sometime afterwards.  I was furious and should have
challenged the yard with legal action.  Water over the dam.  I have tried to
gain more information from Catalina Yacht in Largo Florida, but have not yet
received a response.

I have contacted a yard for the repair, but do not wish to proceed until I
have a keen knowledge about the stack between the hull and the mast.  Your
photos should be helpful.

Thank again

 

Bob Stammerjohn

 

 

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