Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Rick Brass via CnC-List]

I have a mast seal made from an old inner tube from a tractor tire. A local 
tire store gave me two old inner tubes at no charge. Made a paper pattern and 
then cut a curved section of rubber from the inner tube. Attached to the mast 
partner and the mast with lng band clamps. The overlap in the rubber is 
sealed with rubber cement/contact adhesive.

 

To protect the rubber from UV, I had a collar made from Sunbrella. Used the 
same paper pattern but made the Sunbrella a couple of inches wider than the 
rubber, and a Velcro strip on the overlap seals the cover.

 

My mast seal is about 10 years old. Just remove and rewrap when the mast has to 
come down. I will say the Jockey Red Sunbrella cover is getting a bit Jockey 
Pink with age, though.

 

With two inner tubes, I have a lifetime supply of rubber in the garage. Contact 
me off list if you would like me to send you a chunk of it.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bruce 
Whitmore via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:26 PM
To: C List 
Cc: Bruce Whitmore 
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

 

Hello all,

 

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.  

 

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.

 

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner. 

 

Any other solutions?  

 

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List]

 I've been using Gorilla tape the last two years and it holds up very well.  
Since only 2in wide, I have to build it up like roofing layers, but it sticks 
to itself, and everything else, very well.  Doesn't wear away like duct tape 
and pulls off fairly cleanly.Mine doesn't look as neat as Dennis' but that's 
probably just because I didn't take enough time.RonWild CheriC 30-1STL

   
 On 11/13/2017 9:02 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
  
 I wrapped Touche's mast and collar with the self-fusing tape about 8-10 years 
ago.  Squeezed some LifeSeal into the slot to seal it.  Absolutely NO leak 
since.  Not a drop. 
  Picture here:
 
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvsLWVfd0kyMlRoWXc/view?usp=drivesdk
  
  Does take a bit of technique and patience but worth it. 
  I bought the gray tape off eBay.  Think it may have been 1.5 inch wide. 
  Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA   
 On Nov 13, 2017 2:26 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List"  
wrote:
 
   Hello all, 
  I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot 
tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought 
the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling 
anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it 
was my first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had 
to start by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it 
while I pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull 
off liner from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard  
enough to activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty 
difficult to get a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the 
mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight 
end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, 
which looked perpetually dirty.  
  
  I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution. 
  For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner. 
  
  Any other solutions?  
    Bruce Whitmore
 
 (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
 bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[David via CnC-List]

Yep.   Looks like it.


David F. Risch

(401) 419-4650 (cell)



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Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 12:10 PM
To: CnC-List
Cc: Lee Youngblood
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Maybe something like this?  
http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=20902<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestmaterials.com%2Fdetail.aspx%3FID%3D20902=02%7C01%7Cdavidrisch75%40msn.com%7C85e2b72c82774233308e08d52b9d53d1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636462877064561022=XAfFJV2AWLO6%2Bxt9IDx6tKw4sUOj%2BI8S6ys2FMX25eI%3D=0>


On Nov 13, 2017, at 3:26 49PM, David via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:

My boatyard used roofing tape.  Silicone seal the sail track at the tape and 
your good to go.  And its cheap too.

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)



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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Bruce Whitmore
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Agreed as to sealing the slot, but the nice thing is on ours that the spar 
manufacturer thoughtfully filled the slot below the boom vang attachment, so it 
makes for a nice smooth penetration through the deck.

Still wondering about better tape options, though...

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>



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<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>; 
"cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>" 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Cc: Neil Andersen 
<neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com<mailto:neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Also don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot for slugs 
on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that channel with just the 
boot tape.

Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

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Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in 
addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
To: C List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Bruce Whitmore<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Hello all,

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner.

Any other solutions?

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Lee Youngblood via CnC-List]

Maybe something like this?  http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=20902On Nov 13, 2017, at 3:26 49PM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:My boatyard used roofing tape.  Silicone seal the sail track at the tape and your good to go.  And its cheap too.David F. Risch(401) 419-4650 (cell)From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 5:35 PMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.comCc: Bruce WhitmoreSubject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape Agreed as to sealing the slot, but the nice thing is on ours that the spar manufacturer thoughtfully filled the slot below the boom vang attachment, so it makes for a nice smooth penetration through the deck.  Still wondering about better tape options, though... Bruce Whitmore(847) 404-5092 (mobile)bwhitm...@sbcglobal.netFrom: Neil Andersen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>; "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Neil Andersen <neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PMSubject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot TapeAlso don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot for slugs on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that channel with just the boot tape. Neil Andersen20691 Jamieson RdRock Hall, MD 21661From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.comCc: Matthew L. WolfordSubject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out. From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-ListSent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PMTo: C ListCc: Bruce WhitmoreSubject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape Hello all, I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually dirty.   I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there must be a better solution. For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV resistant, and would stay much cleaner.  Any other solutions?   Bruce Whitmore(847) 404-5092 (mobile)bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net___Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.  Each and every one is greatly appreciated.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray___Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.  Each and every one is greatly appreciated.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution --  https://www.paypal.me/stumurray___Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.  Each and every one is greatly appreciated.  If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Danny Haughey via CnC-List]

I'm thinking that is my issue too


On 11/14/2017 9:26 AM, David via CnC-List wrote:


This year it did leak but in past years fine.   I attribute this year 
to my not sealing sail track.



David F. Risch

(401) 419-4650 (cell)




*From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Danny 
Haughey via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

*Sent:* Tuesday, November 14, 2017 8:46 AM
*To:* David via CnC-List
*Cc:* Danny Haughey
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

David,

triad?  really?  they never do a s good job on mine, always leaks like 
crazy!


Danny


On 11/13/2017 6:26 PM, David via CnC-List wrote:


My boatyard used roofing tape.  Silicone seal the sail track at the 
tape and your good to go.  And its cheap too.



David F. Risch

(401) 419-4650 (cell)




*From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> 
<mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Bruce Whitmore 
via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 5:35 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Bruce Whitmore
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
Agreed as to sealing the slot, but the nice thing is on ours that the 
spar manufacturer thoughtfully filled the slot below the boom vang 
attachment, so it makes for a nice smooth penetration through the deck.


Still wondering about better tape options, though...
Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>



*From:* Neil Andersen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*To:* "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>; 
"cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Neil Andersen <neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com> 
<mailto:neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>

*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PM
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Also don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot 
for slugs on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that 
channel with just the boot tape.


Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

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Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, 
in addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

*From:* Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
*To:* C List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Bruce Whitmore <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
*Subject:* Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
Hello all,
I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast 
boot tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast 
since we bought the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old 
tape which was peeling anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape 
with somewhat marginal success (it was my first attempt). In that 
since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start by taping the 
end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I pulled 
it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off 
liner from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape 
hard enough to activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also 
pretty difficult to get a good span from the base of the mast deck 
entrance to the mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the tape to 
fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be 
about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually dirty.
I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to 
me there must be a better solution.
For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape? It would seem 
ideal - waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky 
residue, is UV resistant, and would stay much cleaner.

Any other solutions?
Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[David via CnC-List]

This year it did leak but in past years fine.   I attribute this year to my not 
sealing sail track.


David F. Risch

(401) 419-4650 (cell)



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CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 8:46 AM
To: David via CnC-List
Cc: Danny Haughey
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape


David,

triad?  really?  they never do a s good job on mine, always leaks like crazy!

Danny

On 11/13/2017 6:26 PM, David via CnC-List wrote:

My boatyard used roofing tape.  Silicone seal the sail track at the tape and 
your good to go.  And its cheap too.


David F. Risch

(401) 419-4650 (cell)



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<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf 
of Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List 
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Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 5:35 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Bruce Whitmore
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Agreed as to sealing the slot, but the nice thing is on ours that the spar 
manufacturer thoughtfully filled the slot below the boom vang attachment, so it 
makes for a nice smooth penetration through the deck.

Still wondering about better tape options, though...

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>



From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com"<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>; 
"cnc-list@cnc-list.com"<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Neil Andersen 
<neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com><mailto:neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Also don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot for slugs 
on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that channel with just the 
boot tape.

Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

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Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in 
addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

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Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
To: C List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Bruce Whitmore<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Hello all,

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner.

Any other solutions?

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Danny Haughey via CnC-List]

David,

triad?  really?  they never do a s good job on mine, always leaks like 
crazy!


Danny


On 11/13/2017 6:26 PM, David via CnC-List wrote:


My boatyard used roofing tape.  Silicone seal the sail track at the 
tape and your good to go.  And its cheap too.



David F. Risch

(401) 419-4650 (cell)




*From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Bruce 
Whitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 5:35 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Bruce Whitmore
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
Agreed as to sealing the slot, but the nice thing is on ours that the 
spar manufacturer thoughtfully filled the slot below the boom vang 
attachment, so it makes for a nice smooth penetration through the deck.


Still wondering about better tape options, though...
Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net



*From:* Neil Andersen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*To:* "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>; 
"cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

*Cc:* Neil Andersen <neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>
*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PM
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Also don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot 
for slugs on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that 
channel with just the boot tape.


Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

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L. Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, 
in addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

*From:* Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Sent:* Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
*To:* C List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Cc:* Bruce Whitmore <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
*Subject:* Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
Hello all,
I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast 
boot tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast 
since we bought the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape 
which was peeling anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with 
somewhat marginal success (it was my first attempt). In that since I 
was doing the job single handed, I had to start by taping the end of 
the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I pulled it 
tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard 
enough to activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also 
pretty difficult to get a good span from the base of the mast deck 
entrance to the mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the tape to 
fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be about 
the same as what came off, which looked perpetually dirty.
I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me 
there must be a better solution.
For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem 
ideal - waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky 
residue, is UV resistant, and would stay much cleaner.

Any other solutions?
Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Danny Haughey via CnC-List]

Dennis,

did you remove those blocks to apply the tape?

Danny
Rum Runner IV
Currently wintering In Plymouth, MA


On 11/13/2017 9:02 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
I wrapped Touche's mast and collar with the self-fusing tape about 
8-10 years ago.  Squeezed some LifeSeal into the slot to seal it.  
Absolutely NO leak since.  Not a drop.


Picture here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvsLWVfd0kyMlRoWXc/view?usp=drivesdk

Does take a bit of technique and patience but worth it.

I bought the gray tape off eBay.  Think it may have been 1.5 inch wide.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Nov 13, 2017 2:26 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List" 
> wrote:


Hello all,

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding
mast boot tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the
mast since we bought the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of
old tape which was peeling anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot
Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my first attempt). In
that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start by
taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it
while I pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to
have to pull off liner from the tape surface simultaneously while
pulling on the tape hard enough to activate the adhesive and get
it to bind. It was also pretty difficult to get a good span from
the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I had
difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the
end, the stuff appears to be about the same as what came off,
which looked perpetually dirty.

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems
to me there must be a better solution.

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem
ideal - waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave
sticky residue, is UV resistant, and would stay much cleaner.

Any other solutions?
Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092  (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net 

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Eric Frank via CnC-List]

Bill,
  I couldn’t find 8 inch wide tape on Dr. Shrink’s website, or on Amazon.  
Could you post the URL you used to order it?
Eric Frank
Cat's Paw

> I've had great success with 8" shrink wrap tape from Dr. Shrink.  Clean the 
> mast and collar with a solvent first.  The tape sticks to the mast and itself 
> tenaciously!
> 
> Bill Smith
> 
> 

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

I wrapped Touche's mast and collar with the self-fusing tape about 8-10
years ago.  Squeezed some LifeSeal into the slot to seal it.  Absolutely NO
leak since.  Not a drop.

Picture here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvsLWVfd0kyMlRoWXc/view?usp=drivesdk

Does take a bit of technique and patience but worth it.

I bought the gray tape off eBay.  Think it may have been 1.5 inch wide.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Nov 13, 2017 2:26 PM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List" <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot
> tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we
> bought the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was
> peeling anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal
> success (it was my first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single
> handed, I had to start by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct
> tape to hold it while I pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a
> pain to have to pull off liner from the tape surface simultaneously while
> pulling on the tape hard enough to activate the adhesive and get it to
> bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get a good span from the base of the
> mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the
> tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be
> about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually dirty.
>
> I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me
> there must be a better solution.
>
> For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal -
> waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV
> resistant, and would stay much cleaner.
>
> Any other solutions?
>
> Bruce Whitmore
>
> (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
>
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[David via CnC-List]

My boatyard used roofing tape.  Silicone seal the sail track at the tape and 
your good to go.  And its cheap too.


David F. Risch

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From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Bruce Whitmore via 
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Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 5:35 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Bruce Whitmore
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Agreed as to sealing the slot, but the nice thing is on ours that the spar 
manufacturer thoughtfully filled the slot below the boom vang attachment, so it 
makes for a nice smooth penetration through the deck.

Still wondering about better tape options, though...

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net



From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>; "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Neil Andersen <neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Also don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot for slugs 
on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that channel with just the 
boot tape.

Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

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Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in 
addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
To: C List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Bruce Whitmore<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Hello all,

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner.

Any other solutions?

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

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[William via CnC-List]

m>
>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List A-4
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Randy,
>> 
>> the engine has some value.  Without knowing it's condition, you could
>> probably get a few  hundred for it from someone wanting a spare and the
>> motivation to rebuild it.  I'm sure Moyer marine would love to have it but
>> they'd probably not offer much more than to pay for shipping to take it off
>> your hands.
>> 
>> You could head over the Moyer marine forums and get better info from that
>> group.
>> 
>> http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/index.php
>> 
>> Danny
>> 
>> On 11/13/2017 10:59 AM, randy via CnC-List wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings All, a friend is settling a family estate of a sailor.  Friend
>> and family know nothing about sailboats.  Boat has an older Yanmar 2GM
>> installed sometime in last seven years, and the original A-4 is at the
>> house.  From outside it is in much better condition than expected, but no
>> one has any idea of inside.  Any suggestions on value and/or getting the
>> word out?  Motor is located in Portland, OR, and neither Portland or
>> Seattle craigslist have much to offer.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> TIA,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> randy
>> 
>> Tamanawas
>> 
>> 29-II
>> 
>> Hood River, OR
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> Under ?other solutions,? I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in 
> addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.
> 
> From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List 
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
> To: C List 
> Cc: Bruce Whitmore 
> Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot 
> tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought 
> the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling 
> anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success 
> (it was my first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I 
> had to start by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold 
> it while I pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to 
> pull off liner from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape 
> hard enough to activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty 
> difficult to get a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the 
> mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight 
> end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, 
> which looked perpetually dirty.  
> 
> 
> I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
> must be a better solution.
> 
> For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
> waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
> resistant, and would stay much cleaner. 
> 
> 
> Any other solutions?  
> 
> 
> Bruce Whitmore
> 
> (847) 404-5092 (mobile)
> bwhitm...@sb

Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List]

Agreed as to sealing the slot, but the nice thing is on ours that the spar 
manufacturer thoughtfully filled the slot below the boom vang attachment, so it 
makes for a nice smooth penetration through the deck.  

Still wondering about better tape options, though...
 Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net


  From: Neil Andersen via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
 To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>; "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Cc: Neil Andersen <neil.eric.ander...@gmail.com>
 Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:22 PM
 Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape
   
Also don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot for slugs 
on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that channel with just the 
boot tape. 
Neil Andersen20691 Jamieson RdRock Hall, MD 21661From: CnC-List 
<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite 
plug at the partners which, in addition to holding the mast in place, also 
keeps water out. From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 13, 
2017 2:25 PMTo: C List Cc: Bruce Whitmore Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape 
Hello all, I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast 
boot tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we 
bought the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling 
anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it 
was my first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had 
to start by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it 
while I pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull 
off liner from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard 
enough to activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty 
difficult to get a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the 
mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight 
end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, 
which looked perpetually dirty. 
 I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution. For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  
It would seem ideal - waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave 
sticky residue, is UV resistant, and would stay much cleaner.
 Any other solutions?  
 Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

I am using white shrinkwrap tape. It has one problem, it gets brittle and can 
crack or pull loose. I end up adding some in the middle of each season to keep 
good coverage. Not difficult, as I bought a roll which may last me forever.

 

Gary

30-1 in Maryland – maybe it is the heat

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bruce 
Whitmore via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:26 PM
To: C List 
Cc: Bruce Whitmore 
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

 

Hello all,

 

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.  

 

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.

 

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner. 

 

Any other solutions?  

 

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net  

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[John Russo via CnC-List]

Try using the sail stop fixed above the cover if you cover the boat and
stuff some putty type material at an angle above the sail stop to catch and
pitch water out of the slot.

 

John Russo

Arpeggio C 32 1984

Norwalk, CT

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Neil
Andersen via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:21 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Neil Andersen
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

 

Also don't forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot for
slugs on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that channel with
just the boot tape. 

 

Neil Andersen

20691 Jamieson Rd

Rock Hall, MD 21661

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Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape 

 

Under "other solutions," I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in
addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

 

From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>  

Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM

To: C <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>  List 

Cc: Bruce Whitmore <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>  

Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

 

Hello all,

 

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot
tape.  We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought
the boat in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling
anyway, and applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success
(it was my first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed,
I had to start by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to
hold it while I pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have
to pull off liner from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the
tape hard enough to activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also
pretty difficult to get a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance
to the mast itself, and I had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a
nice tight end.  In the end, the stuff appears to be about the same as what
came off, which looked perpetually dirty.  

 

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there
must be a better solution.

 

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal -
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV
resistant, and would stay much cleaner. 

 

Any other solutions?  

 

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Charlie Nelson via CnC-List]

Another solution--years ago I used a mast boot that had adhesive around the 
edges (maybe only the ends) of the ~ 8" wide soft white
plastic/rubber strip. Don't recall the vendor. 


Either per the instructions that came with it (or not--too many years ago!), I 
used LARGE SS hose clamps to secure the top and bottom to the mast and deck 
'partner' the mast goes through (and to which all the halyard, etc. blocks are 
attached). It is still holding AFAIK and is still more or less white and 
flexible. 


Charlie Nelson
Water Phantom
1995 C 36 XL/kcb


cenel...@aol.com




-Original Message-
From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford <wolf...@erie.net>
Sent: Mon, Nov 13, 2017 3:14 pm
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape




Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in 
addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

 

From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List 
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
To: C List 
Cc: Bruce Whitmore 
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

 


Hello all,
 
I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.  

 
I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.
 
For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner. 

 
Any other solutions?  

 
Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net



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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Neil Andersen via CnC-List]

Also don’t forget that if you are keel stepped AND have a mast slot for slugs 
on your mainsail luff.  Darn near impossible to seal that channel with just the 
boot tape.

Neil Andersen
20691 Jamieson Rd
Rock Hall, MD 21661

From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Matthew L. Wolford 
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Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:13:03 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in 
addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
To: C List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Bruce Whitmore<mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Hello all,

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.

I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner.

Any other solutions?

Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net


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Re: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

Under “other solutions,” I use a Spartite plug at the partners which, in 
addition to holding the mast in place, also keeps water out.

From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List 
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:25 PM
To: C List 
Cc: Bruce Whitmore 
Subject: Stus-List Mast Boot Tape

Hello all,

I was wondering if some of you may have some insights regarding mast boot tape. 
 We have had a slight leak around the base of the mast since we bought the boat 
in February.  I pulled off a mass of old tape which was peeling anyway, and 
applied Rubbaweld Mast Boot Tape with somewhat marginal success (it was my 
first attempt). In that since I was doing the job single handed, I had to start 
by taping the end of the tape to the mast with duct tape to hold it while I 
pulled it tight.  I also found it was kind of a pain to have to pull off liner 
from the tape surface simultaneously while pulling on the tape hard enough to 
activate the adhesive and get it to bind.  It was also pretty difficult to get 
a good span from the base of the mast deck entrance to the mast itself, and I 
had difficulty getting the tape to fuse into a nice tight end.  In the end, the 
stuff appears to be about the same as what came off, which looked perpetually 
dirty.  


I understand this is mostly an issue of user error, but It seems to me there 
must be a better solution.

For example, anyone ever try white shrinkwrap tape?  It would seem ideal - 
waterproof, sticks to boat hulls well, doesn't leave sticky residue, is UV 
resistant, and would stay much cleaner. 


Any other solutions?  


Bruce Whitmore

(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net




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