Forum: SparTalk
04-14-2008, 07:50 PM
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mast repair, hull deck joint and boom kicker
It has been a while since I last posted. I am the person who was looking for mast splicing info. in short, the outcome is as follows;
I did find someone else who had a bent mast in MI who I am hoping...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-21-2007, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 14
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butyl tape
I think this was under my bow plates. Good stuff, to be sure. I can see how it would be good for flat surfaces. Where can one buy this?
Mike.
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Forum: SparTalk
12-21-2007, 07:51 PM
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frustration
Hey Douglas,
sorry to hear things are getting so tough for you.
If I can say, once you have surmounted your challenges you will be more accomplished for it. That is the way one can look at...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-21-2007, 06:33 PM
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mast splice
so I had the crazy idea that I might be able to bend the mast straight and then cut it for the splice so that I would have two sections that matched. Well that didn't work too well, so I cut the...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-26-2007, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 14
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bedding compound
Thank yiou everyone for your replies regarding bedding compounds.
I have a few particulars I would like to throw out.
First, are winches, particularily primaries, a special consideration, given all...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-21-2007, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 14
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rebedding deck hardware
What is the absolute best compound for bedding deck hardware such as stanchions toerails, etc, onto fiberglass, cored decks?
Mike
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Forum: SparTalk
11-21-2007, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: SparTalk
11-21-2007, 10:01 AM
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Installing winch pad on mast
OK, with the repair of my mast I also would like to install a winch on the mast for the main hallyard. What are my choices for a pad. Bolt on bracket? welded on pad? What are the pros and cons?
Any...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-19-2007, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 19
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mast splicing/fasteners
Thanks for the reply brian.
If the splice is 12" long, plus the 3" tapers, than that gives me 6" on each side, not counting the tapers. If I make the first row 1" from the edge of the splice, then...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-15-2007, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,661
mast splicing
Brian,
Thanks for sticking with this thread. I give a lot of credibility to what you have been saying. In your first post you suggested flat head fasterners. I want to confirm that you are then...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-13-2007, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 19
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for brian Duff
Brian,
When you use flat head screw, that must mean you countersink them. Please confirm. Also,
1. How many rows of fasteners would you use on each side of the splice?
2. I think I understand the...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-13-2007, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,661
mast splice
yes, this is a great resource.
I guess the idea of just bending the extrusion sounds easier than all that welding anyways. I can bring a piece of extrusion to a machine shop and have them bend it...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-12-2007, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 19
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mast sleeve
Your welcome. Let's see. I hadn't considered oval head vs flat head. I guess I pictured oval heads because the flat heads would have to be countersunk and there is not too much thickness to the...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-10-2007, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,661
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Forum: SparTalk
11-10-2007, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,661
stick em back together
Thanks Brian, for all your imput. The best benefit I am getting is the building of confidence that I can accoplish this.
I have a few questions for clrification.
1. How many rows of fasteners would...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-09-2007, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,661
mast splicing
I have been doing my research and I think I have found a source for the extrusion that matches my offshore spar, which is bent where it comes through the deck of my S2 9.1.
I think I know how we...
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