[Public-List] Replacing a mast step

[Jason S via Public-List]

I did this by drilling new holes in base plate forward of old holes. I was
able to move my mast forward almost an inch and still stay on the base
plate. Reduced weather helm quite significantly!

Jason
#457
On Feb 23, 2016 9:40 AM, "Jonathan Bresler via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> 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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> > From: "Michael Nikolich via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org
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> > Subject: [Public-List] Replacing a mast step
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike Nikolich
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