Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

I like wedges. I think they would help with positioning the mast. Allianna
does not have wedges but her mast is well supported and thats most
important to me

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 12:33 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I don’t know how you can beat the Spar-Tite, having dealt with both.
>
> You can form a drip-edge on the top outer portion to eliminate leaks – (I
> learned this after the fact!)
>
> And Yes, if you are not pro-active, they can be difficult to remove. This
> can be easily determined with a Square, and if your collar is a little
> bell-shaped towards the bottom, you can use a little Bondo to build up the
> lower inside  portion of the collar so it is slightly V shaped, and then
> put  a little Vaseline on the Collar, (not the mast) so it will slip out,
> and Bob’s your uncle!
>
>
>
> Bill Coleman
>
> Entrada, Erie, PA
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Peter McMinn via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:09 PM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* petemcm...@gmail.com
> *Subject:* Stus-List loose mast wedges
>
>
>
> Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think
> they’re easily confused, but we can try;)
>
> When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole
> were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes
> (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose.
> Is it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them
> from drifting upward?
>
> Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra
> around the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop
> to pound it down. Feedback welcome.
>
> Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:
>
>
> https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner
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> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
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> - Stu

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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[dwight veinot via CnC-List]

Like your enthusiasm

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:50 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> My mast had a mix of wooden and rubber wedges and the wooden wedges were
> cracked and needed to be replaced.
>
> Rig-Rite sells mast wedges but they are too small and too expensive for my
> needs.  One wedge was $20 and I needed at least eight of them.
>
> I found a rubber wheel chock at Harbor Freight for $7 and using my band
> saw, cut several different shaped wedges to fit the deck ring and mast.
> The rubber seemed to be the same stuff used by Rig-Rite.  Each wedge has a
> lip across the top edge (copied from Rig-Rite) to help hold it up.  I also
> fitted a shelf out of 1/8" G-10 that lays in the deck ring where there is a
> lip in the casting and the shelf keeps any wedges from dropping out and
> hides them from below.  (I have my deck ring and all the mast wedges at
> home cause I'm painting my deck.  A tracing of the mast section made
> fitting easy to estimate.)  Can't wait to try it out this year.
>
> Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C 34R
>
> On 01/21/2021 7:53 AM Gary Nylander via CnC-List 
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Me neither- 30-1 #593
>
> Gary
>
>
>
> *From:* Jeff Nelson via CnC-List 
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:42 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Jeff Nelson 
> *Subject:* Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges
>
>
>
> I've never had any issues with my wedges moving.  I make my own and give
> the heads a bit more
> "lip".   Perhaps mine have less taper than pre-made ones, as that's the
> only thing I could think of
> that would cause them to work upwards.  Gravity is supposed to be our
> friend.
>
> Wedges are pretty easy to make out of hardwood block, just a few minutes
> on the table saw
> and you've got 30 or 40.
>
> Cheers,
>   Jeff Nelson
>   Muir Caileag
>   C 30 549
>
> On 2021-01-21 12:09 a.m., Peter McMinn via CnC-List wrote:
>
> Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think
> they’re easily confused, but we can try;)
>
> When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole
> were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes
> (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose.
> Is it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them
> from drifting upward?
>
> Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra
> around the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop
> to pound it down. Feedback welcome.
>
> Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:
>
>
> https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner
>
>
>
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> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[cenelson via CnC-List]

I’d be interested in how your new sprit changes your PHRF rating. 
I have thought about adding a sprit as well for limited crew racing or cruising 
and the Seldon looks well engineered.
In my case, my anchor roller complicates the matter in terms of fitting the 
sprit pole but the rating hit is 
is also an issue.
Charlie NelsonWater Phantom

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On Thursday, January 21, 2021, 12:46 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List 
 wrote:

  My two cents:  Spartite looks like the best solution however it still needs a 
boot to protect from UVs and the price is too high for me.  Similar to 
PropSpeed, it's a good product but too much money for the benefit offered.      
 I'm not cheap.  I just ordered a Selden bow sprit kit.  Very expensive but 
couldn't figure out how to build my own as well engineered.  Bought a used Asym 
for it last year.  The sprit will add some fun to downwind sailing on  
Chesapeake Bay and make it easier to solo.       Chuck           
  On 01/21/2021 11:33 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List  
wrote:           
I don’t know how you can beat the Spar-Tite, having dealt with both.
 
You can form a drip-edge on the top outer portion to eliminate leaks – (I 
learned this after the fact!)
 
And Yes, if you are not pro-active, they can be difficult to remove. This can 
be easily determined with a Square, and if your collar is a little bell-shaped 
towards the bottom, you can use a little Bondo to build up the lower inside  
portion of the collar so it is slightly V shaped, and then put  a little 
Vaseline on the Collar, (not the mast) so it will slip out, and Bob’s your 
uncle!
 
 
 
Bill Coleman
 
Entrada, Erie, PA
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[Dave S via CnC-List]

Was not going to weigh in as I have a different boat and don’t know the wedge 
configuration of yours.  My 33-2 has one shim each side and a forward and  aft 
wedge, and a hook on each side of the mast that engages the through deck 
fitting. 
The wedges fall into place when the mast is stepped and can be seated with a 
light tap with a mallet.  They are removed in the fall with a more aggressive 
tap from below with a mallet and drift. Once in they don’t move, as far as I’ve 
noticed.  No issue at all.  

All this to say that your post made me think that your wedges might not fit as 
well as they could, and that might indeed be a starting point, as you speculate 
below. 

Dave 

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> On Jan 21, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Peter McMinn via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Thank you all for the quick replies. I have no leak issues around the deck 
> opening, observed after some heavy rain this winter. The wedges also appear 
> to be in good shape—just loose. Perhaps I’m hearing from above they may be 
> too small or the wrong shape? Charles, I’ll ping you for what to look for at 
> HF for future ref. Not wanting to disturb the boot, which appears in good 
> shape, I’m going to try to pull/jam the wedges back into place from below. If 
> not, I may have to remove the boot:/ Useful to know that Spartite will 
> release with the right method—I may go with the stuff when I pull the mast at 
> some point.
> 
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[Peter Kirkwood via CnC-List]

Just FYI. The spar tite is installed with the mast in.

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 12:07 PM Peter McMinn via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Thank you all for the quick replies. I have no leak issues around the deck
> opening, observed after some heavy rain this winter. The wedges also appear
> to be in good shape—just loose. Perhaps I’m hearing from above they may be
> too small or the wrong shape? Charles, I’ll ping you for what to look for
> at HF for future ref. Not wanting to disturb the boot, which appears in
> good shape, I’m going to try to pull/jam the wedges back into place from
> below. If not, I may have to remove the boot:/ Useful to know that Spartite
> will release with the right method—I may go with the stuff when I pull the
> mast at some point.
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

I have had SparTite for ages, I would never go back to wedges. A couple things 
to keep in mind:
It isn’t waterproof forever, use a boot too.
It is urethane molding compound, you can buy it from other places for less.
Do a good job with the clay, it makes a mess when it leaks into the cabin. Not 
that I did that – as far as you know.

Joe
Coquina
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List]

My two cents:  Spartite looks like the best solution however it still needs a 
boot to protect from UVs and the price is too high for me.  Similar to 
PropSpeed, it's a good product but too much money for the benefit offered.

I'm not cheap.  I just ordered a Selden bow sprit kit.  Very expensive but 
couldn't figure out how to build my own as well engineered.  Bought a used Asym 
for it last year.  The sprit will add some fun to downwind sailing on  
Chesapeake Bay and make it easier to solo.

Chuck 



> On 01/21/2021 11:33 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List  
> wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> I don’t know how you can beat the Spar-Tite, having dealt with both.
> 
> You can form a drip-edge on the top outer portion to eliminate leaks – (I 
> learned this after the fact!)
> 
> And Yes, if you are not pro-active, they can be difficult to remove. This 
> can be easily determined with a Square, and if your collar is a little 
> bell-shaped towards the bottom, you can use a little Bondo to build up the 
> lower inside  portion of the collar so it is slightly V shaped, and then put  
> a little Vaseline on the Collar, (not the mast) so it will slip out, and 
> Bob’s your uncle!
> 
>  
> 
> Bill Coleman
> 
> Entrada, Erie, PA
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[Peter McMinn via CnC-List]

Thank you all for the quick replies. I have no leak issues around the deck 
opening, observed after some heavy rain this winter. The wedges also appear to 
be in good shape—just loose. Perhaps I’m hearing from above they may be too 
small or the wrong shape? Charles, I’ll ping you for what to look for at HF for 
future ref. Not wanting to disturb the boot, which appears in good shape, I’m 
going to try to pull/jam the wedges back into place from below. If not, I may 
have to remove the boot:/ Useful to know that Spartite will release with the 
right method—I may go with the stuff when I pull the mast at some point.
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

I don’t know how you can beat the Spar-Tite, having dealt with both.

You can form a drip-edge on the top outer portion to eliminate leaks – (I 
learned this after the fact!)

And Yes, if you are not pro-active, they can be difficult to remove. This can 
be easily determined with a Square, and if your collar is a little bell-shaped 
towards the bottom, you can use a little Bondo to build up the lower inside  
portion of the collar so it is slightly V shaped, and then put  a little 
Vaseline on the Collar, (not the mast) so it will slip out, and Bob’s your 
uncle!

 

Bill Coleman

Entrada, Erie, PA

 

 

 

 

From: Peter McMinn via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:09 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: petemcm...@gmail.com
Subject: Stus-List loose mast wedges

 

Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think they’re 
easily confused, but we can try;)

When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole were 
all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes (not sure 
that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose. Is it important 
to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them from drifting 
upward?

Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra around 
the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop to pound it 
down. Feedback welcome.

Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:

https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner

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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List]

My mast had a mix of wooden and rubber wedges and the wooden wedges were 
cracked and needed to be replaced.

Rig-Rite sells mast wedges but they are too small and too expensive for my 
needs.  One wedge was $20 and I needed at least eight of them.   

I found a rubber wheel chock at Harbor Freight for $7 and using my band saw, 
cut several different shaped wedges to fit the deck ring and mast.  The rubber 
seemed to be the same stuff used by Rig-Rite.  Each wedge has a lip across the 
top edge (copied from Rig-Rite) to help hold it up.  I also fitted a shelf out 
of 1/8" G-10 that lays in the deck ring where there is a lip in the casting and 
the shelf keeps any wedges from dropping out and hides them from below.  (I 
have my deck ring and all the mast wedges at home cause I'm painting my deck.  
A tracing of the mast section made fitting easy to estimate.)  Can't wait to 
try it out this year.

Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C 34R

> On 01/21/2021 7:53 AM Gary Nylander via CnC-List  
> wrote:
>  
>  
> 
> Me neither- 30-1 #593
> 
> Gary
> 
>  
> 
> From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List 
> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:42 AM
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Cc: Jeff Nelson 
> Subject: Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges
> 
>  
> 
> I've never had any issues with my wedges moving.  I make my own and give 
> the heads a bit more
> "lip".   Perhaps mine have less taper than pre-made ones, as that's the 
> only thing I could think of
> that would cause them to work upwards.  Gravity is supposed to be our 
> friend. 
> 
> Wedges are pretty easy to make out of hardwood block, just a few minutes 
> on the table saw
> and you've got 30 or 40.
> 
> Cheers,
>   Jeff Nelson
>   Muir Caileag
>   C 30 549
> 
> On 2021-01-21 12:09 a.m., Peter McMinn via CnC-List wrote:
> 
> > > 
> > Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t 
> > think they’re easily confused, but we can try;)
> > 
> > When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck 
> > mast hole were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and 
> > seasonal changes (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a 
> > few are loose. Is it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how 
> > do I keep them from drifting upward?
> > 
> > Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light 
> > spectra around the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of 
> > the loop to pound it down. Feedback welcome.
> > 
> > Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:
> > 
> > 
> > https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner
> > 
> > 
> > 
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> > help with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list 
> > - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  
> > Thanks - Stu
> > 
> > > 
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[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

Me neither- 30-1 #593

Gary

 

From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List  
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:42 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Jeff Nelson 
Subject: Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

 

I've never had any issues with my wedges moving.  I make my own and give the 
heads a bit more
"lip".   Perhaps mine have less taper than pre-made ones, as that's the only 
thing I could think of
that would cause them to work upwards.  Gravity is supposed to be our friend.  

Wedges are pretty easy to make out of hardwood block, just a few minutes on the 
table saw
and you've got 30 or 40.

Cheers,
  Jeff Nelson
  Muir Caileag
  C 30 549

On 2021-01-21 12:09 a.m., Peter McMinn via CnC-List wrote:

Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think they’re 
easily confused, but we can try;)

When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole were 
all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes (not sure 
that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose. Is it important 
to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them from drifting 
upward?

Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra around 
the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop to pound it 
down. Feedback welcome.

Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:

https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner





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[Jeff Nelson via CnC-List]

I've never had any issues with my wedges moving.  I make my own and give 
the heads a bit more
"lip".   Perhaps mine have less taper than pre-made ones, as that's the 
only thing I could think of
that would cause them to work upwards.  Gravity is supposed to be our 
friend.


Wedges are pretty easy to make out of hardwood block, just a few minutes 
on the table saw

and you've got 30 or 40.

Cheers,
  Jeff Nelson
  Muir Caileag
  C 30 549

On 2021-01-21 12:09 a.m., Peter McMinn via CnC-List wrote:


Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think 
they’re easily confused, but we can try;)


When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast 
hole were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and 
seasonal changes (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward 
and a few are loose. Is it important to keep these tightly wedged, and 
if so, how do I keep them from drifting upward?


Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra 
around the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the 
loop to pound it down. Feedback welcome.


Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:

https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner


Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[Peter Kirkwood via CnC-List]

I have the spar tite and it is a tight fit. They instruct you to use
Vaseline as a release agent and no issues have been encountered with taking
the mast out

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 1:23 AM Randy Stafford via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> The damned things are my nemesis.  My 30 MK I came with wooden wedges
> which were always falling out.  I bought a dozen rubber NGA-19 from Rig
> Rite (https://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Mast_wedges.php) and
> they’re better but they still fall out.  Others on the list use spar-tite,
> a semi-permanent “plug” you pour between mast and partners.  I’ll probably
> go to it next.  Apparently you can still pull the mast after pouring the
> plug but it’s a tight fit.
>
> Cheers,
> Randy Stafford
> S/V Grenadine
> C 30 MK I #79
> Ken Caryl, CO
>
> On Jan 20, 2021, at 9:09 PM, Peter McMinn via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think
> they’re easily confused, but we can try;)
>
> When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole
> were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes
> (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose.
> Is it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them
> from drifting upward?
>
> Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra
> around the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop
> to pound it down. Feedback welcome.
>
> Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:
>
>
> https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
>
>
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> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
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Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges

[Randy Stafford via CnC-List]

The damned things are my nemesis.  My 30 MK I came with wooden wedges which 
were always falling out.  I bought a dozen rubber NGA-19 from Rig Rite 
(https://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Mast_wedges.php 
) and they’re better 
but they still fall out.  Others on the list use spar-tite, a semi-permanent 
“plug” you pour between mast and partners.  I’ll probably go to it next.  
Apparently you can still pull the mast after pouring the plug but it’s a tight 
fit.

Cheers,
Randy Stafford
S/V Grenadine
C 30 MK I #79
Ken Caryl, CO

> On Jan 20, 2021, at 9:09 PM, Peter McMinn via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think 
> they’re easily confused, but we can try;)
> 
> When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole 
> were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes 
> (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose. Is 
> it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them from 
> drifting upward?
> 
> Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra around 
> the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop to pound 
> it down. Feedback welcome.
> 
> Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:
> 
> https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner
> 
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu