Mast repair? Help!!

I was lowering my mast to cover up my H16 for the winter and my mast ( somehow half full of water ) was too heavy for me and fell and broke up near the comp tip (it's fine). Is there any way to repair - weld the aluminum area, or do I just need to buy a whole new mast? I'm in N Mississippi at the DSA. I've seen alot of neglected rotting away cats there - wonder if one of the members would sell me their boat for parts? Will a mast from a different brand cat of the same size work at all?? I've got several months to hopefully work this out :-/
Thanks guys!!
Tim

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81' Hobie 16 " Magic Carpet Ride"
North Mississippi Docked
Live in Memphis TN
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Tim Grover

Memphis, TN fleet 134
Hobie 20! G-Cat5.0 and 2 Hobie 14's
Photobucket now wants $100 to post pics on forums......... pass.

I have seen a Prindle mast with a patch welded in the middle, but I wouldn't trust it. Surely Damon would know of a mast available in your area? If not and if you're interested in one around Jackson MS, shoot me a line at jv1234_99<at>yahoo<dot>com.

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Jerome Vaughan
Hobie 16

Thanks to the great members on here i've acquired a nice mast for my Hobie 16, i'll be back on the water this spring!
Tim

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Tim Grover

Memphis, TN fleet 134
Hobie 20! G-Cat5.0 and 2 Hobie 14's
Photobucket now wants $100 to post pics on forums......... pass.

tim - i am glad it worked out for both of us. i think are fair trade on each side one used mast for one used comp tip. now come sail with us on the coast. Ocean springs has some great regattas lined up this year. Bo