FWIW, the mast boot on my 38 is made of sheet rubber from a tractor tire. Made a paper pattern, then cut the rubber to shape to match the needed taper of the boot. Overlapped and glued with tire patch glue. Held in place by large stainless band clamps around the mast and the mast partners. And covered by a Sunbrella wrap with a Velcro closure.
When I went looking for an inner tube to make a mast boot, the local tire store gave me 3 tractor inner tubes that had been punctured. I made a lifetime supply of spare boots for my boat (about 3). And I have a lifetime supply of inner tube rubber that is available to anyone who wants some. Just contact me off list and tell me how much you need, and I will mail it to you. Rick Brass Washington, NC -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 11:04 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Tom Buscaglia <t...@sv-alera.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 124, Issue 30 > Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 06:48:54 +0000 > From: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > To: "C&C List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List Mast boot > Message-ID: > <ca+zacraovrnlk16sshxhftuzhs-53v7ios5n32k-tzurtet...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Ok folks, > > I need a new mast boot. I've seen the poured rubber block that is more or > less permanent. Wally has a write up about how he did it on Stella Blue > and I saw it first hand on Jake's boat. I like it but I think it is too > big of a commitment right now. Until then, I'm thinking of using the > self-vulcanizing rubber tape that is 6" wide. Having used similar products > like "Rescue Tape" for other projects, I expect that I'll need a length > that is at least 3 times the circumference of my mast collar (35" * 3 = > 105"). > > Does anybody have any thoughts on the best way to do this job, or which > product is best? > > Thanks, > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
