Concerns and question

sblanck

sblanck

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Ok so I don't have a clue as how to open this plug. Its a Starfish sailboat.
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Next item is should I be concerned with this crack in the bottom of my mast step?
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Thanks
 
The plug expands when the lever is pushed down. To remove it, just lift the lever and twist the plug out.

As far as the crack in the mast step, yes, you should be concerned since this is probably a leak point. Others can chime in on how to make the repair.
 
If the crack is just on the bottom of the mast step. Just fill it with some epoxy resin thickened with filler. You want the resin just thick enough to penetrate the cracks and not run out. Be sure to clean it as much as possible with acetone before you begin so you have a good clean surface to adhere too. If you can get some sandpaper down there a rough it up that will help improve the bond.

This stuff is a good choice - http://www.westsystem.com/ss/406-colloidal-silica/
 
...and on the plug. Most of those plugs have threads inside that clamp the top and the bottom plates together forcing the sidewalls outward to make a tight seal. Be sure you twist the plug around to the left several rotations before you try pull it out.

see picture -http://greatlakesskipper.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/8/18912-2-lg.jpg
 
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