laserknight
New Member
I know there has been a lot of discussion of leaks, repairs etc, but i still need some advice. My 1978 has a leak at bottom of the mast step. I did quick repair a few years ago siliconing in a makeshift wearplate cut from a plastic milk jug. I know... it was shoddy, but it held for the summer. Never had a proper metal wear plate and am thinking about trying that.
I dont have an inspection port and read contradictory opinions ( old boats should have one--no it would weaken the hull etc.) about installing one. and i am not eager to do a full mast step repair. So, two questions : 1. any reason not to try a metal wear plate? 2. Should i have an inspection port anyway? thanks
I dont have an inspection port and read contradictory opinions ( old boats should have one--no it would weaken the hull etc.) about installing one. and i am not eager to do a full mast step repair. So, two questions : 1. any reason not to try a metal wear plate? 2. Should i have an inspection port anyway? thanks