[Public-List] Replacing a mast step

[Wes Gardner via Public-List]

Hi All,

I installed a traveler...didn't do much for the mast step but I can control
the weather helm a bit now...I was just looking at my step and the slots
the other day, it looks like I can move my mast forward another 3/4" ...I
haven't re-tensioned my rig yet after upgrading the chainplate bolts so
maybe now's the time.

Wes

On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Balderson via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

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