[C38] C38 Mast Base Repair

[William Knowles]

Bob you will need to cut out the cabin sole around the mast. The mast step
has fused itself to the mast and will have to be removed, and there will
probably be damage from corrosion. Should call your insurance company to
get some ideas on repairs. I did not replace the cabin sole when I did the
repair, just put some trim to clean up the hole. I put the metal step
directly on the wood support looks great and saved a ton of money. I will
post some pics when I get home next week if you would like. As an aside
sounds like your yard doesn't do much work on sailboats.

On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 11:01 AM, Robert G Stammerjohn <
rgstam at md.metrocast.net> wrote:

> 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
>
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> Bob Stammerjohn
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