Jim,
Not sure how this would play out on a 26, but I had to replace the mast
step on my 35-1, and while simple in theory, was not quite so easy to
do. Basically pull the mast, chop out all the old step support and
replace. The support was a glassed-over stack of plywood that spanned
the bilge well. What made it a PITA on the 35-1 was that the plywood,
if the same size as what was originally used, would not fit through the
width of the opening in the cabin sole. I was able to fit a fiberglass
board (from McMaster Carr) for the lowest level, then built up
equivalent thickness with layers of glass cloth that easily fit through
the opening. Others have used various other schemes to deal with this,
depending on access.
As you say, should be straightforward, depends on how open the bilge
area is. Also make sure you mark well where the step was.
Neil Gallagher
Weatherly, 35-1
Glen Cove, NY
On 11/21/2018 9:40 AM, James Hesketh via CnC-List wrote:
Next week's project is the repair/replacement of the mast step on my
1978 C&C 26.
It looks to be a fairly straightforward job, and I have a rigger lined
up to help with loosening and re-tuning the mast afterwards.
Has anyone here done this themselves -- any insight, advice, other
things to look for, tricks of the trade, potential problems that may
crop up?
Thanks, in advance.
Jim Hesketh
Whisper
Coconut Grove, FL
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