The damned things are my nemesis. My 30 MK I came with wooden wedges which were always falling out. I bought a dozen rubber NGA-19 from Rig Rite (https://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Mast_wedges.php <https://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Mast_wedges.php>) and they’re better but they still fall out. Others on the list use spar-tite, a semi-permanent “plug” you pour between mast and partners. I’ll probably go to it next. Apparently you can still pull the mast after pouring the plug but it’s a tight fit.
Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO > On Jan 20, 2021, at 9:09 PM, Peter McMinn via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think > they’re easily confused, but we can try;) > > When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole > were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes > (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose. Is > it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them from > drifting upward? > > Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra around > the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop to pound > it down. Feedback welcome. > > Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging: > > https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
