Boot tape has worked great and lasted years. I did apply a second tape and
used vinyl tape to keep th end from unraveling until it amalgamated. Tried a
no-name brand of tape...didn't stay put. An extra pair of hands is quite
useful in stretching the tape as required.GOOD LUCK!Spencer Johnson 84 LF 38
#165Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: cenelson--- via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 1/22/25 11:53 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Stus-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: cenel...@aol.com Subject: Stus-List Mast boots 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 Nelson1995 C&C 36XL/kcbWater Phantom
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