So i just determined that someone already attempted a mast step repair on the laser i just purchased.
Two things: water leaks out the bottom of the repair (i can see pooled water in the picture circled in red).
Also, there is a hold or two near the center. Top looks to be ok, but untouched.
What would the best route to repair this properly:
1. remove what has been done (have a feeling this will not be plausible)
a. I would like to do this, but I am guessing that removing any part of this repair will be an extreme hassle.
2. Re-cover/enforce what is there, injecting epoxy/hardener near the bottom where water is leaking until it oozes out
3. will covering the remaining portion of the mast from the inside with fiberglass and epoxy seal the holes in the center
4. reinforce the top with fiberglass/epoxy
anything else suggested here ? about a 1/4" of water does remain inside the mast hole at all times. I did pour a bunch of water down but it leaked into the hull
Mast Step (bottom)
Top of mast tube
Two things: water leaks out the bottom of the repair (i can see pooled water in the picture circled in red).
Also, there is a hold or two near the center. Top looks to be ok, but untouched.
What would the best route to repair this properly:
1. remove what has been done (have a feeling this will not be plausible)
a. I would like to do this, but I am guessing that removing any part of this repair will be an extreme hassle.
2. Re-cover/enforce what is there, injecting epoxy/hardener near the bottom where water is leaking until it oozes out
3. will covering the remaining portion of the mast from the inside with fiberglass and epoxy seal the holes in the center
4. reinforce the top with fiberglass/epoxy
anything else suggested here ? about a 1/4" of water does remain inside the mast hole at all times. I did pour a bunch of water down but it leaked into the hull
Mast Step (bottom)
Top of mast tube