Spartite here. There can definitely be issues the first time you pull the mast (it wants to hang on, even if you lubed it correctly). There can also be issues getting the alignment correct putting the mast back in – especially large masts while you’re paying the crane operator for his time. Despite these issues, I’m a Spartite fan. When we’re out bouncing around in big seas, I’m glad to have the plug.
From: Ken Heaton via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 7:51 AM To: cnc-list Cc: Ken Heaton Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Wedge Help Every C&C I've ever seen had wooden wedges or shaped wooden blocks, up to as many as eight for larger boats (except a few that had SparTite). Ken H. On Thu, 7 Feb 2019 at 08:43, nausetbeach--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Yes. Although I lubed the inside of the collar prior to pouring in the Spartite, I was so focused on getting the mast in the right position [used multiple lines led to snatch blocks and to winches to position the mast] I did not notice a small flange on the inside of the collar. When the yard tried to pull the mast several years later, there were starting to lift the boat out of the water. They stopped and called me. I had to unbolt the collar from the boat, and then the mast could be pulled. Took a couple of days to get the collar off the mast. Then used a Dremel to grind down that small flange. The mast has been pulled 2 times since without issue. Is pretty amazing that little flange was sufficient to hold most of the weight of the boat. Spartite is a great product, but is pretty much a one and done deal. Measure many times and pour once… Brian From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Rod Stright via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:41 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rod Stright <strig...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Wedge Help Anyone have any problem with the Spartite stick against the mast collar when hauling the mast out? Rod Stright Halifax _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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