1993 37/40. Redoing the rod rigging, mast is down. Removed the aluminum mast step to media blast and powder coat. There are three `stringers` the mast step sits on. The forward and aft stringers,which the step is bolted to, are bulging. Tapping on them reveals a delamination inside. I am thinking this is caused by forces from the adjustable mast crushing the laminate wood inside. The bay this is in is too high to be caused by water intrusion. Anyone else experiencing this? The plan is to drill holes and inject epoxy, then bolt on a suupport piece of 1/2" aluminum across the face, bolted into the solid parts of the stringer. Any input is welcome.
S/V La Neige 1993 C&C 37/40 XL Havre de Grace , MD FB blog : thenext14years Brian and Manon
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