If you go the Spartite route, make absolutely certain the inside of the partners deck “ring” on the boat is 100% smooth with no ridges. I put in Spartite 20+ years ago and did not notice a slight ridge [< 1/8”] in the inside circumference [wider at the bottom and narrower at the top] which when pulling the mast the first time would not release. The boat was actually lifted 6”+ out of the water before the crane operator stopped. Had to unbolt the AL deck ring to pull the mast, then pound the Spartite / deck ring off the mast, then grind down the ridge. Was flawless for subsequent pulling of the mast. And make certain to reapply your lubricant of choice [Vaseline / KY, whatever] before stepping the mast. The Spartite needs to be covered to protect it from UV degradation.
Brian From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:28 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Mast partner mast shims Yes and yes. Bill Coleman On Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 19:46 CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Is Spartite the best way to shim a mast in the deck ring? Are there other ways to shim a mast for a DIYer? Chuck S Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly appreciated.
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