[Public-List] Replacing a mast step

[Joseph Balderson via Public-List]

I made mine from laminated 1/2" G10 and epoxy. I buried a couple of 1/2"
s/s bolts to over come the sheer load.

On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 6:58 AM, Michael Nikolich via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> 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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> Mike Nikolich
> s/v SKYBIRD
> Alberg 30 #550
> mike.nikolich550 at gmail.com
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