I used the boot tape, I think we may be talking about the same thing - it does not weather well, and seems to attract dirt. I think I may have taped over it after a year or so, my go-to tape for general purpose on the boat is that white Preservation tape. It's like shrink wrap tape, but you can peel it off without a residue. Lasts several seasons. Another Option I have used is to put the boot tape on for a foundation, and paint it with that flexsealproducts.com liquid. I suppose for that matter, you might be able to just wrap it with some fabric, and then coat well with the flexseal? It Holds up pretty well.
Bill Coleman Erie PA On Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM 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://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are > greatly appreciated.
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