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http://www.spartite.com/


On a keel steeped rig like yours, the deck collar wedge acts a a
spacer/ shock absorber/buffer between the deck and the mast. It
provides only minimal lateral support as none is needed to hold up the
rig. The collar is there to provide a packing medium for water
proofing and support for the mast base sheeves.

As opposed to a stayless rig where the deck IS the support for the
mast and the mast wedges are critical.


On 10 Sep 2003 12:53:38 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Went sailing last night and my buddy who races J-boats says that I should
redo/replace my mast wedges. There's no play, but she thinks they could be
partially rotted inside and I should play it safe. No big deal, but this is my
first keel stepped mast.
Can anyone explain the specifics of mast wedges? Are they supporting the mast
to any great degree, protecting the deck/collar? What happens if wedges fail?

Thanks,

Capt RB
C&C 32
NY