[C38] C38 Mast Base Repair

[littlebreeze@comcast.net]

Bob, I had my mast off and the plate you spoke of is cast aluminum on my hull (1982 vintage, hull number 139).  It was cast in such a way the bottom of the mast inserted into it and prevented the mast from wandering.  There is a international perimeter lip about 1/2-3/4 inch tall and a drain on each side of the mast.  The drains are too small.  I'm sure if your has to be sacrificed to remove it, a duplicate can be made from flat stock aluminum and then either powder LPU coated.  

Good luck and take plenty of photos.  

Kerry Grimes
139, Little Breeze
San Francisco

Loyalty above all else, except Honor.  

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From: "Robert G Stammerjohn" <rgstam at md.metrocast.net>
To: <listserve at catalina38.org>
Subject: [C38] C38 Mast Base Repair
Date: Thu, Jul 23, 2015 08:01
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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