Mast Support Post

Sergy · 12-08-2009, 20:54

I have had some problems with Mast pumping, so I tuned the standing rigging before are trip around Vancouver Island. Pumping decreased but suspect I will have to change Mast post in side of boat(deck stepped mast) the inside post support is made of wood and I am thinking of replacing with 3 “ steel pipe .
I will re-bed the support at the foot . any advice appreciated. One thought if this post is made to measure without room for expansion or shortening it may be a problem to fit so I am hoping I can jack the crown of the deck up 1” higher than finish grade insert the steel post and let the deck settle back down. Is this possible or is there a better way ?

12-08-2009, 20:54	#1
Sergy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Boat: Cooper Maple Leaf 42 Posts: 64	Mast Support Post I have had some problems with Mast pumping, so I tuned the standing rigging before are trip around Vancouver Island. Pumping decreased but suspect I will have to change Mast post in side of boat(deck stepped mast) the inside post support is made of wood and I am thinking of replacing with 3 “ steel pipe . I will re-bed the support at the foot . any advice appreciated. One thought if this post is made to measure without room for expansion or shortening it may be a problem to fit so I am hoping I can jack the crown of the deck up 1” higher than finish grade insert the steel post and let the deck settle back down. Is this possible or is there a better way ?

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