Mast specifics

The 2 inch schedule 40 aluminim pipe is 2.375 diameter and works great . its a much better fit into the mast step and the goose neck still works. For about $50 I was able to put mast together using pvc for end caps. Thanks
 
won-fish said:
The 2 inch schedule 40 aluminim pipe is 2.375 diameter and works great . its a much better fit into the mast step and the goose neck still works. For about $50 I was able to put mast together using pvc for end caps. Thanks
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I've "lost" the bottom cap... can you give some details on how you whipped up your caps from pvc ? :confused:
 
My local hardware had a good supply of pvc connectors . I found one for connecting 2in pipe which is what I used for a mast. I had to glue two together with epoxy because they were not tight fitting and could not use pvc cement. I used a threaded end cap and put a threaded plug in to allow for draining out any water that might get in. Took a little cutting and glueing but it cost about $7 I installed into the mast with silicone.
 
won-fish said:
The 2 inch schedule 40 aluminim pipe is 2.375 diameter and works great . its a much better fit into the mast step and the goose neck still works. For about $50 I was able to put mast together using pvc for end caps. Thanks
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Sorry to be so ignorant, but is this kind of pipe anodized?
 
No, couldn't locate any 6061- T6 locally. But the $50.00 did include the bulldog primer and clear wheel paint from the local autoparts store.
 
Wavedancer said:
Sorry to be so ignorant, but is this kind of pipe anodized?
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It can be if that's what you specify.

2" Schedule 40 aluminum pipe;
Alloy 6105-T5, Class I Satin Anodized Finish

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Otherwise you have to deal with this sort of corrosion developing, especially if you sail salt water.

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BTW, I noticed a 10' Sch 40 pipe mast will weight 10.5 lb, while a Tube mast weighs 3 lb.

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all at a price we will see how well the paint holds up. wonder how many times stronger the pipe mast will be? I might lose the 7.5 pounds if I start sailing more.
 
won-fish said:
all at a price we will see how well the paint holds up. wonder how many times stronger the pipe mast will be? I might lose the 7.5 pounds if I start sailing more.
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According to the data, 6061 structural tubing is around 10% stronger. That's why a transport pipe needs to be so much thicker, it's a softer alloy.

It's close despite the weight. Let us know how it holds up.

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Also just to let everyone know it does still float so my concern about causing the boat to be more prone to turtleing is not a problem.
 
All good info. My goal was fast and cheap . They claim bulldog primer will make paint stick to chrome and glass. The bond of the paint to the mast is all I was looking for. The only thing at this point I would have tried is a spray polyurethane. I found out it is more impervious to mosture then most paints. That would have cost a few bucks more. Now I'm up to around $8.00 and an hour of time. If it starts getting to bad I will try the polyurethane.
 
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