That should have been hose clamp, not cable clamp. Alan
On Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have a boot from an '84 35 Mk III that might fit your mast, but you > would have to lift the mast in order to slip it on. It's held on with a > large cable clamp, and it doesn't let the water in. > > Alan Bergen > 25 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > > On Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM cenelson--- via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> My mast boost appears to have given it up and needs replaced. >> >> My question to the list is which is the best solution- >> >> 1. A fixed shape that is wound around the joint and must be >> sealed/retaped along the overlap and is held in place by large radiator >> clamps on the mast and deck fitting. >> >> 2. A mast boot tape that is wound around the mast in a spiral and is self >> amalgamating (sticks to itself). >> >> The mast is up and will stay that way during this replacement. Further, >> the Spartite solution is not an option for now. >> >> I suppose both solutions will work and I lean toward the boot tape since >> the fixed boot needs to be sealed with tape after it is installed on the >> mast anyway. The current boot has lasted for many years but without a >> careful look, I'm not sure what kind it is but my best guess (without the >> boat nearby) is #1 above. >> >> Thanks in advance to your opinions. >> >> Charlie Nelson >> 1995 C&C 36XL/kcb >> Water Phantom >> >> >> >> >> Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help >> to keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal >> at: >> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!qHfqq8IPWnP8lYWHvrazfZ7QV9JStxXKy__-bwtC1MF-Rh7IPX710UqAuoCyA0AE7VHiXVDcszQwHQl0i8__pLg$ >> All contributions are greatly appreciated. > > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!vD1FFb_-arQhlRD9ds9qrH7zQATbwzn5w7KZbRpL9UiO9AdYMsLTfIZgeadA3efNvLhwMQ8v-PaK4rqDk4NWm0s$ > All contributions are greatly appreciated.
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