[Brian Duff]

mast splicing

the direction to take for a mast splice job depends on the particulars of the mast (how conduits are in, anodized or painted, shape of section, etc) and the $$$ to be spent.

New spars are sold with butt welded seams, or sleeved and then plug and butt welded seams, or sleeved and riveted seams, or sleeved and screwed seams- depends on the builder. We have made them or assembled them by each way, and find screws the fastest and easiest (meaning lowest cost)

when building new in a shop welding can make sense, but for a repair in the field it doesn't.

a good rig shop will be able to advise you on the best way to go with your rig, and will be equipped to carryout the repair by any means imaginable.


if you tell us more about your spar and the set up of it, we can be of more assistance.