I have the spar tite and it is a tight fit. They instruct you to use
Vaseline as a release agent and no issues have been encountered with taking
the mast out

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 1:23 AM Randy Stafford via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> 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) 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
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