ct kid wrote:
My neighbor (not a Newsgroup reader) has a Marshall (1993) Sandpiper
sailboat. It has a pivoting mast. The physical joint, where the mast
pivots, recently broke.

I have tried innumerable Google searches to see if I could find a
source for that flex joint (not sure of the proper name for the part
that allows the mast to be brought down). He is expecting he will need
to buy a completely new mast.

Anyone know of less expensive alternatives. Most appreciative for any
advice.

Thanks

Try these people...
http://www.vaxxine.com/clsailboats/
They supply a pivoting mast with their CL 16 and could probably give
some advice. Best to phone...they are very slow returning e-mail
requests...if ever.