[Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate

Michael Meltzer mjm at michaelmeltzer.com
Fri Jul 11 13:42:43 EDT 2003


I addded the new address, but could not find the old one, if you are getting dups let me know the address to delete.

MJM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Walker" <david.walker5 at comcast.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate


> MJM - could you update my email on the list as Comcast took it upon
> themselves to change everyones address?
> 
> I second MJM.  I had to remount my tabernacle this spring as I did the
> dreaded mast lowering without disconnecting the pop top.
> 
> Before filling with thickened epoxy, try to undercut the core from under the
> top laminate  a little.  This gives the new epoxy more strength to stay in.
> I replaced with the same size machine screws (not sheet metal), drilling and
> tapping the holes.  Its a nice touch to counter sink the hole before tapping
> as this keeps the gel coat from cracking.
> 
> I bedded the holes and the entire surface of the tabernacle with BoatLife
> caulk.  Its what I have come to use for all bedding and caulking above the
> WL.
> 
> Dave Walker
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 10:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate
> 
> 
> > I have a problem with 5200, depending on the amount it might have been
> used(and gotten on the plate), it's "to good", the stuff is a
> > great glue, and  might not pull loose without taking allot of martial with
> it. SOP is to fill with thickened epoxy, redrill the
> > holes, and BED THE SCREEWS with silicon. Using the next size up is also
> resonable(but watch out for this being the second drop, IIRC
> > stan uses #8)
> >
> > MJM
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Robert Dilk" <Robert.Dilk at TRW.COM>
> > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>; <rlowe at vt.edu>
> > Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 10:14 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Dislodged mast base plate
> >
> >
> > I had the same problem.
> > The plate is made to pop off and save the coach top.
> > I went with the next size screw, filled the holes with 5200 and remounted
> the plate. All  is well...
> >
> > Bob
> > S/V Knot Necessary
> >
> > >>> rlowe at vt.edu 07/11/03 09:01AM >>>
> > I'm sure this is on past posts and the FAQs, but for us newbies who have
> this problem or might, how do you properly remount the mast
> > base plate?  During mast lowering last might, the winch got away from my
> wife and the mast dropped the last couple of feet.  No
> > damage done except it did pop the mast base plate off.  I consoled my wife
> telling her it's made to do that and I would have it
> > repaired in no time (help me make good on my promise!).  It looks like
> it's held down with one inch wood screws.
> >
> > While I'm at it, what type of caulk do you suggest for topside?  I've got
> a couple of fittings where the caulk that is on there is
> > degraded.  I assume something with UV resistance.
> >
> > Thanks for you help. - rob
> >
> >
> > Rob Lowe
> > S/V Getaway
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