[Public-List] Replacing a mast step

[Jonathan Bresler via Public-List]

Mike,

Replacing the mast step might be an opportunity to bring the mast a bit
farther forward with a result of placing the mast more centrally over the
support beam.  Could be done by setting the "foot" farther forward on the
plate or by locating the place farther forward.

Jonathan

On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Michael Connolly via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Mike,
> Use Aluminum. Don't create the possibility of more corrosion problems
> using dissimilar metals. If you know where you wish to place the mast step
> in relation to the base plate, create the new one with smaller or no slots.
> That should reduce the possibility of breakage near the slot.
> Michael #133
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> I am replacing my mast step (the casting had cracked by one of the bolt
> slots). I am having the new one made from plate metal, with a piece or
> pieces welded on top that are curved to fit into the bottom of the mast.
>
> The metal shop was thinking stainless steel for strength and corrosion
> resistance.  Would that be best, or should I stick with aluminum to prevent
> corrosion issues between it and the aluminum mast and aluminum plate bedded
> in the deck?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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Jonathan M Bresler
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Annapolis/Eastport MD