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 Post subject: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:22 am 
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I have a couple of small cracks 2 to 3 feet from the top of the composite mast. They are right about where the mast lies on the rear crossbar mast support when trailering. I'm assuming they are caused by the mast/bob bouncing up and down when trailering. This brings up three questions:

Are they cosmetic or do they need to be repaired? If so, how?

When trailering, do you place the mast in the supports with the front of the mast facing sideways or down?

What is the optimal position for the mast when trailering? Too far forward and the mast in front of the front support really bounces up and down while trailering, but too far back and the mast/bob behind the rear support bounces a lot. How far back does everyone place the bob for trailering?


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 Post subject: Re: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:08 am 
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I take off the bob when trailering. It's only 2 screws. And the Bob fits nicely in the cover of the toy box.


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 Post subject: Re: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:16 am 
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The black material is primarily cosmetic / water barrier. You could attempt to discover if the cracks are into glass, but I suspect not.

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 Post subject: Re: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:24 pm 
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I'm curious about repairing this as well. I have some peeling in the same area. I'm wondering about sanding it and using a fiberglass kit to reseal it, then paint it.


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 Post subject: Re: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:26 pm 
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Where did you get that cradle for the mast in the picture? I didn't see one in the catalog for the getaway.


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 Post subject: Re: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:32 am 
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3175 Mast Cradle on page 29 of the latest catalog.

May not have listed Getaway for that cradle on earlier catalogs simply as an oversight.

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 Post subject: Re: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:12 am 
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I'm still looking for input on my 2nd and 3rd question above. How does everybody set up the mast/bob for trailering? Mast facing down or sideways? How far back from the rear crossbar do you put the bob (for those of you who leave it on)?

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 Post subject: Re: Mast Cracks Near Top
PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:05 am 
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I would place the Bob close to the rear beam and track straight up for strongest / least flexible position. Less over hang causes less load on the CompTip.

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