The mast step (at least on my 30) fails slowly, as it rots and sinks into the bilge. Just keep track of the shroud tension and if it starts sagging, then get concerned – and not even then if you still have adjustment on the shrouds. You may get dirty water in the bilge from dripping down the mast. You said it was from one of the bolt holes – are you speaking of keel bolts? My mast sits on a large oak block and is held in place by an aluminum ‘box’ the size of the mast and about an inch high.
Gary 30-1 From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Stephen Kidd via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2018 10:16 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Stephen Kidd <stephenk...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List C&C 25 II - mast step concerns Hi all, First, having found the archives for this list incredibly helpful, I wanted to pose a question about the mast step on my C&C 25 II (bought about a year ago somewhat impulsively, I confess). Occasionally, after prolonged rains, I'll find some water residue in the cabin under the mast step. It's dark brown, which has me concerned, and is dripping from one of the bolt holes. Not much, just some drops. I put some butyl around the step, which has seemed to solve the leak. The deck feels solid, but I'm wondering if this warrants a mast step rebuild. A failing mast step sounds scary. Any things I should check to diagnose? Any ideas on what a boatyard might charge to rebuild the mast step (rate is about $100 an hour)?
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