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HOTWAVE18

Post subject: water in mast!

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:16 am

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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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srm

Post subject: Re: water in mast!

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:32 am

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Joined: Mon May 09, 2005 10:25 am
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Location: Jersey Shore

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).

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Harry Murphey

Post subject: Re: water in mast!

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:36 pm

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Location: SE PA/ Chesapeak Bay

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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HOTWAVE18

Post subject: Re: water in mast!

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:32 pm

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Joined: Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:49 am
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Awesome tip thanx Harry! Ill do it. Chris.

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