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Thanks for that explanation, Ahab. Sounds plausible since there doesn't appear to be any obvious deterioration. My boat sits outside all year (only covered during the winter), usually upside down on a rack, and so it can get a lot of sun/heat during the summer. I've been thinking about getting a...

So, while doing preventative reinforcing of the mast step inside the hull, I had a good look down the mast tube from the outside. While the tube has always held water when I check it every so often, it looked like the fiberglass is starting to wear through. The paint is worn away, and I can see...

So I put in a couple 4" inspection ports to have a good look. It all seemed ok on the inside. The wood doughnut felt solid and the bonding stuff between the wood and the mast step was intact and solid. I tap checked the outside and inside real well and no signs of debonding or sponginess. I'm in...

Wondering if anyone could let me know if I have tell-tale signs of a mast step weakening. See attached picture. There's some bulging under the mast bore on the underside of the hull. Is this normal? Just an old hull (late 1970s or early 1980s)? Should I be worried about this? I didn't notice...