[Public-List] Mast Beam Fix - other notions

[Bobby]

Hello Fellow Albergers
   
  Spring is approaching and I'm starting to make a list of projects for Caprice #388 and one I was entertaining was the mast beam fix.  I don't think I have too much if any sagging but it looks like the beam is starting to delaminate.  The aluminum plates fix designed by Bruce Rankin seems pretty straight forward although the cost for aluminum has gone up.   I was recently quoted $400 for the pair plus shipping.    
   
  Another notion I had that would be relatively easy would be to install wooden supports maybe 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 and run them from the beam all the way down to the hull and just bolt them to those posts that from the door way to the front cabin.  Has anyone attempted this and would this help mitigate the problem with the mast beam?  
   
  The problem I have is that I'm not sure what the potential problem is actually.  Does the delamination cause sagging in the middle, pushing out the sides, both, or some other issue?  
   
  Any thoughts would be highly appreciated.  
   
  Thanks,
  Bobby 

       
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