[Public-List] Mast beam.

[Jason S]

I used 1/8" G10 strips and laminated a new beam. I belive the G10 material
was about $75-$100. If remember correctly, i laminated 12 strips for a
total thinkness of 1 1/2"


On Wed, Dec 19, 2018, 9:21 AM Michael Michael via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org wrote:

> Greg i replaced my beam on another alberg model sailboat and maybe you
> would find what i used helpful. I removed the old beam with the mast down.
> Then i used the old beam as a template and made the new beam out of oak
> from Home Depot. White oak is said to be best but if you coat your wood in
> epoxy it doesn't matter what kind you use in my opinion as long as its oak
> hardwood with no knots.  I used car jacks to put it in place (light
> pressure) then i drilled through the beams to the bulkheads and thru bolted
> large bolts to hold the beam in place and under pressure. . I used West
> System with 404 added for bonding and gap filling.  If you use oak be sure
> to lightly coat your beam with West system epoxy to waterproof the wood. My
> repair has lasted 5 years and still is like new. Here is a link to my video
> of the boat restoration. You can see the beam in the video which is
> actually made up of  3 pieces like a sandwhich but bolted together and
> bonded with west system epoxy and 404 bonding agent. The stuff is very
> strong and waterproof. Its a messy job but you will save a ton of money.
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>   On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:59 AM, Greg Dawson via Public-List<
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:   Dear all
> This winter I intend to laminate a new mast beam.  Currently we have two
> very ugly aluminum plates bracing the original beam.
> Does anyone have knowledge of this and if yes what material would you use?
> I'm thinking of 1/4 inch oak or ash strips to build the laminate. Also what
> glue would you use in the construction and why.
> Any help appreciated and best wishes to all.
> Greg #348
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