I have a 1985 29 mark 2.
Water intrusion problems are a known issue in the mast step. There is a large, sealed pocket under the mast step that is filled with some king of semi rigid foam There is also a very long keel bolt that passes through this "pocket" with a nut located under the butt of the mast. On my boat there are drain holes in the rear face of the mast step (located in the bilge sump) During the sailing season, these drain holes are plugged with screws / caulk to prevent water ingress into the keel step from the bilge. When laid up, the screws are removed to allow trapped water to drain out. If the plugs are not removed, freezing water in the step can cause damage I would look for the drain holes and remove the plugs if you can find them ..... watch to see what comes out. If you see the drain holes and they are not plugged, I would cautiously drill them out to clear any debris and let the pocket drain. I re-drilled mine this fall just to make sure that they were not jammed with debris. I can take a photo over the weekend showing the location if it would help you. I probed through these holes with a wire and pulled out small bits of dry foam I am lucky and my mast step is perfectly dry. However, I know other 29-2's are not so lucky. If you get water pouring out and can feel wet foam in the pocket, I am guessing that surgery would be required Consensus is that water enters the pocket under the mast step around the front keel bolt Best regards, Bob Hickson, P. Eng, RHI, CEA C&C 29-2 Flying Colours (416) 919-2297 <mailto:bobhick...@rogers.com> bobhick...@rogers.com ~~~~ __/) ~~~~
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