Cruisers Forum
 


Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. Advertise Here
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 03-07-2014, 10:28   #16
Registered User
 
Neutronbomb's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 18
Re: Bristol 29.9 with mast leak

Thanks for the tips and advice so far. I'm waiting for my request to the Bristol yahoo group the be accepted so I can post my concerns there and hopefully find a photo of what the step should look like.
Neutronbomb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2014, 10:33   #17
Registered User

Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,492
Re: Bristol 29.9 with mast leak

It was the "Bristol Boat Owners" yahoo group you contacted, wasn't it? That's the good one.

Because there's another called "Bristol Yachts" that no-one ever gets approved for, and seems to be dying. I suspect that the creator died or something and it's been running on autopilot ever since.
MarkSF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2014, 10:40   #18
Registered User
 
Neutronbomb's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 18
Re: Bristol 29.9 with mast leak

Yeah I just went back and checked, it's the Bristol boat owners. Hopefully it'll be accepted soon.
Neutronbomb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2014, 12:54   #19
Registered User
 
Cheechako's Avatar

Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Skagit City, WA
Posts: 25,453
Re: Bristol 29.9 with mast leak

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Cate View Post
Virtually all cruising boat masts get rainwater into them, usually via the gaps near the sheaves at the masthead and any exit points for lines. Essentially impossible to avoid.

Deck stepped masts usually have a drain hole at the base, and water simply exits there. Some keel stepped masts have some sort of dam at the deck level, and an drain hole there that serves just as the deck stepped ones do. Often this dam is either missing or ineffectual, and thus water reaches the below decks step. Sometimes (as on our boat) it is possible to drain this off to a lower bilge or, in our case, the shower sump. The amounts are usually small, and our shower sump pump, on a float switch, empties it easily as would a proper bilge pump. Nothing to worry about.

In the case of the OP's situation, it doesn't look like the foot of the mast is seriously compromised; aluminium corrosion products do make a disproportionate mess!. A good cleanup and inspection would be in order, but I don't think it would indicate an immediate need for mitigation. The amount of corrosion suggests that the spigot on the inside (the locating "pin") might be stainless, or that there is some scrap stainless lying about in there. If he should buy the boat, at a convenient time unstepping the mast and checking everything out would be a good idea, but IMO, not a pressing matter.

No one likes water inside a boat, but at least this water is usually fresh, and delivered right to the bilge area. How much nicer than deck leaks!

Cheers,

Jim
Yep no huge deal compared with the many possible costs in an old boat like that. How old is the rigging? Much bigger deal.
__________________
"I spent most of my money on Booze, Broads and Boats. The rest I wasted" - Elmore Leonard











Cheechako is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2014, 13:16   #20
Registered User
 
Neutronbomb's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 18
Re: Bristol 29.9 with mast leak

Complete rigging overhaul 2 years ago.
Neutronbomb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2014, 16:02   #21
Registered User
 
Cheechako's Avatar

Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Skagit City, WA
Posts: 25,453
Re: Bristol 29.9 with mast leak

Too bad they didn't pull the stick and clean up the bottom situation. Not too big a deal. Find a yard with their own crane or ability to pull the stick and it shouldn't cost too much if you can do your own work.
__________________
"I spent most of my money on Booze, Broads and Boats. The rest I wasted" - Elmore Leonard











Cheechako is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24-03-2017, 06:08   #22
Registered User

Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1
Re: Bristol 29.9 with mast leak

Hi - my parents are also selling our family sailboat - Bristol 29.9 as well - which has been in our family for years and my dad took care of it like it was his kid. They live in Florida but my dad has had heart problems and hasn't been able to keep up with it. Structurally sound - just a few issues like teak needs to be done and a window leak (personally, I would prefer that over a mast leak any day!). PM me if you have any interest in it and I can get you details. I'm trying to help them get it sold as they are a bit overwhelmed. Please shoot me a message if you have any interest. Best of luck - we loved our 29.9 and it was a great cruising boat!!!
Coleynyc is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
mast

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Bristol 34 Mast Step Fishman_Tx Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15 19-08-2020 22:39
Lazarette Leak + Cabin Leak, short & long term fix? watanaka Construction, Maintenance & Refit 5 09-03-2014 13:25
Rudder needed for Bristol 29/Bristol 30 Sun and Moon Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15 31-01-2014 08:57
For Sale: Bristol Yachts Bristol 32 Arclight Classifieds Archive 0 04-04-2010 07:41

Advertise Here


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 22:33.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.