I just sold my S2 9.1, but a few years ago I had to replace the mast step.
We replaced it with Southern Yellow Pine which I was told would last longer
than the mahogany. We glassed the new step in for considerably less than
$2,500. Frankly, despite the good quality from S2, the new step is far
superior to the original.

Tom


"Jere Lull" wrote in message
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Are there any other S2 owners who have dealt with solving the problem
of failure of the mast step?



I just got an estimate for fixing my mast step problem. $2500 total
and they say it will pass inspection and look as good as new.
However, they say it will take a month, just at the time I like to
sail (in winter). Any thoughts on this cost for hauling, unstepping
and restepping the mast, replacing a bulkhead, a support and mahogony
block under the cabin sole?

This is on a 28' S2 (1981 vintage).


That doesn't seem too unreasonable, frankly. I've got to do a similar
job on Xan this winter and even with our simple layout and construction,
it's going to take a bunch of time and materials aren't cheap.

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Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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