MBounds - mast rotator arm

MBounds - you mentioned a reinforcing kit to strengthen the mast under the mast rator arm.

"The one-piece mast rotator arm (it's the same on all the boats) works well on the 14. You need to install the reinforcing kit (look closely - diamond shaped plates on the mast) so you don't collapse the mast section."

Do you suppose that a similar support, larger and riveted on, would help support a longitudinal split in a mast, to keep it from collapsing due to compressional force? viewtopic.php?f=20&t=22613

Thanks for your thoughts.

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Bruce

"Compression" in the context above is the transverse compression of the rotator arm. The reinforcing kit would not do anything in your situation - if anything, it would make the mast weaker.

My suggestion in your case is to take the mast to a professional aluminum welder and have him run a bead along the crack. It shouldn't affect the strength too badly as long as he keeps the bead small.

That's what I've been hoping to hear from someone! I'll try it and stay on the lookout for a replacement.

Thanks.

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Bruce