From: "Saved by Windows Internet Explorer 8" Subject: How to Avoid Costly Sailboat Mast Repairs Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:15:33 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/related; type="text/html"; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0000_01CAC766.41B19870" X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.0.6002.18005 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0000_01CAC766.41B19870 Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Location: http://www.skippertips.com/members/215print.cfm =EF=BB=BF How to Avoid Costly Sailboat Mast Repairs http://www.skippertips.com

How to Avoid Costly Sailboat Mast = Repairs

Your sailboat mast has to carry the = weight of=20 sails and sailing rigging in all wind conditions. Follow these = five tips=20 to find hidden mast weaknesses before they end up costing you big = $$$'s in=20 repair or replacement costs!

1. Use Your Eyes for the Straight Truth

Make this test with a mast still on the boat. Site up the mast = on all=20 sides. It should be straight without bowing out to one side or the = other.=20 It should not have any forward bend (called rake) either. It's = o.k. to=20 have some aft bend as long as it isn't excessive. If the mast = appears=20 straight, check the upper shrouds with this test:

a. Ease the mainsail halyard. Pull the halyard the shackle over = to one=20 of the upper shroud turnbuckles and hold it there.

b. Take the slack out of the halyard and cleat it off.

c. Move to the upper shroud turnbuckle on the opposite side = side. It=20 should touch at the same point as before.=20

If it doesn't, the mast will not stay straight under sail. = Before you=20 test sail the boat, ask the owner if you can adjust the upper = shrouds so=20 that they are even. You will need to do this so that the boat = sails to her=20 best on both tacks.

2. Locate Secret Signs of Mast Weakness

The bottom of the mast, or heel, sits in a step on the deck or = near the=20 keel. Deck steps look like large oval shaped coasters. You should = see a=20 drain hole on one side (this allows water to drain). Corrosion or = cracks=20 near the heel tell you that water inside the step didn't drain.=20

Keel stepped masts penetrate the deck and mount onto a step on = a shelf=20 near the keel. Check for corrrosion in two areas. Lift up the mast = boot (a=20 rubberized collar that fills the deck hole) to check for corrosion = underneath. Then, check the heel in the step near the keel for = corrosion=20 and cracking.=20

In either case, you may be looking at internal corrosion that = has=20 penetrated and weakened the mast at the heel. This could require = expensive=20 surgery or a full mast replacement. Walk away from any boat with = this=20 problem.=20

3. Beware of Excessive Dings and Dongs

Scratches, scarring and dents means that halyards with metal = shackles=20 have taped and rattled onto the mast. This removed the delicate = coating=20 that protects the mast from corrosion. And it also tells you the = care the=20 owner has taken. Unless you see severe dimples in the spar, you = can clean=20 and wax scratches to protect them in the future. Make a careful = note where=20 these are for future reference.

4. Look for Dishing that Means Squishing

Bend down near the coach roof and sight along the area of the = mast=20 step. If the deck has a concave shape in that area, the mast = support under=20 the step has failed. This will require extensive and costly repair = to rip=20 out the old support structure and replace it.=20

5. Check for Elongated or Corroded Mast Fittings

Mast fittings are best checked with the mast off the boat, = unless you=20 want to take a trip to the masthead. Start your inspection at the = heel and=20 work up to the cap at the top of the mast. Check for corrosion = where any=20 fitting joins to the mast.

The spreaders should be straight without bends or cracks. = Spreader=20 angles should be the same on both sides. Pull the shrouds to check = for=20 spreader base separation.=20

Check the tangs where the lower and upper shrouds and stays = attach. The=20 holes should not show any sign of cracking or elongation (oval = shape).=20 Block sheaves should turn easily without wobbling inside the = cheeks.=20

Make the sailboat mast a hot priority on your inspection list = when=20 looking for that perfect small cruising sailboat. Use these five = tips and=20 you will find a strong, well maintained mast without the worry of=20 unexpected, expensive replacement costs.

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