LQT420
Member
Hi Guys,
I am seeking your wisdom and was hoping that you guys may be able to assist. I have a used Laser with a broken mast tube that I bought for a good deal on this site. The boat itself is in pristine condition it's just the mast tube that's the problem.
Te original owner tried to fix a leak in the mast step by pouring epoxy down the step... however he poured about 2" of epoxy down the tube! When he took the boat out, the upper part of the tube sheared off of the bottom 2" of the tube because of the forces that the rig exterted on 12" of tube rather than 14". The deck is still in good shape becuase he dropped the rig immediately.
I've scanned the site for mast step repairs and have seen only repairs for cracked tubes, not completely broken ones with jagged edges. In your opinion, is it possible to remove the bottom part of the tube from the doughnut and grind out the epoxy with a roto tool and then reattach it to the upper part with fiberglass cloth and epoxy? Would this type of repair be strong enough? Or should I spend the money on the repair kit with a new fully intact tube? At this point I am too afraid to cut out inspection ports for fearing that the repair kit may be a better option.
I've attached some photos for reference. I appreciate any advice you may be able to provide.
Thanks,
- Leon
I am seeking your wisdom and was hoping that you guys may be able to assist. I have a used Laser with a broken mast tube that I bought for a good deal on this site. The boat itself is in pristine condition it's just the mast tube that's the problem.
Te original owner tried to fix a leak in the mast step by pouring epoxy down the step... however he poured about 2" of epoxy down the tube! When he took the boat out, the upper part of the tube sheared off of the bottom 2" of the tube because of the forces that the rig exterted on 12" of tube rather than 14". The deck is still in good shape becuase he dropped the rig immediately.
I've scanned the site for mast step repairs and have seen only repairs for cracked tubes, not completely broken ones with jagged edges. In your opinion, is it possible to remove the bottom part of the tube from the doughnut and grind out the epoxy with a roto tool and then reattach it to the upper part with fiberglass cloth and epoxy? Would this type of repair be strong enough? Or should I spend the money on the repair kit with a new fully intact tube? At this point I am too afraid to cut out inspection ports for fearing that the repair kit may be a better option.
I've attached some photos for reference. I appreciate any advice you may be able to provide.
Thanks,
- Leon