How can I get all of the water out of the internal part of the mast! gotta figure out how to seal it up so water intrusion will not enter the mast.. any suggestions
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| Author: | HOTWAVE18 [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | water in mast! |
How can I get all of the water out of the internal part of the mast! gotta figure out how to seal it up so water intrusion will not enter the mast.. any suggestions
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| Author: | srm [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: water in mast! |
If your mast has a sail feeder, unscrew it and let the water drain out (you may have to tilt the mast to get all the water out). Otherwise, drill a small hole about a foot up from the mast base to drain the water. Then plug with a rivet or self tapping screw (seal with silicone). sm |
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| Author: | Harry Murphey [ Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: water in mast! |
Find a "pool" ... lay the mast carefully in the pool .... LOOK FOR BUBBLES .... make said location for were the bubble origonate from ... seal w/ silicone .... ... Repeat .... |
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| Author: | HOTWAVE18 [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: water in mast! |
Awesome tip thanx Harry! Ill do it. Chris. |
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