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Sailboat Mast Problem
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 |
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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). It's called the tabernacle. Have you contacted Marshall? http://www.marshallcat.com/ ... He is expecting he will need to buy a completely new mast. If the foot of the mast is damaged, then yes. It seems likely to me that unless the mast & tabernacle got *really* twisted all to hell, then the mast shoudl be fine. Anyone know of less expensive alternatives. You mean one that would break more easily? Let me put it this way, if the original part was barely strong enough, and broke (possibly through mis-use) then why do you want to replace it with a cheaper (presumably weaker) part? ... Most appreciative for any advice. You're welcome, although I'm pretty sure this isn't what you wanted to hear. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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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. |
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You don't mention what the tabernacle is made of. I recently broke the
aluminum unit on my Coronado 25 and was able to have the local welder repair it quite nicely. BS "ct kid" wrote in message ... 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 |
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On Mon, 30 May 2005 08:57:26 -0400, DSK wrote:
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). It's called the tabernacle. Have you contacted Marshall? http://www.marshallcat.com/ ... He is expecting he will need to buy a completely new mast. If the foot of the mast is damaged, then yes. It seems likely to me that unless the mast & tabernacle got *really* twisted all to hell, then the mast shoudl be fine. Anyone know of less expensive alternatives. You mean one that would break more easily? Let me put it this way, if the original part was barely strong enough, and broke (possibly through mis-use) then why do you want to replace it with a cheaper (presumably weaker) part? ... Most appreciative for any advice. Thanks to yourself, and others that provided helpful info. I forgot to mention that the tabernacle (I now know the part name) was damaged due to "pilot error". He was transporting his trailored sailboat and "forgot" that a new over-head power line was installed, since he last transported his boat. When his erect mass hit the power line, the power line won and his tabernacle fractured. There is no other physical damage to the mast, merely a clean fracture at the tabernacle. I am sure he will find the links and info you, and others provided, to be most helpful. Myself, it nice to see a Usenet site not composed of flamers -- when one may have inadvertently violated a group charter. Thanks to all. You're welcome, although I'm pretty sure this isn't what you wanted to hear. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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ct kid wrote:
I forgot to mention that the tabernacle (I now know the part name) was damaged due to "pilot error". He was transporting his trailored sailboat and "forgot" that a new over-head power line was installed, since he last transported his boat. When his erect mass hit the power line, the power line won and his tabernacle fractured. There is no other physical damage to the mast, merely a clean fracture at the tabernacle. He's lucky then. I haven't done this myself (more due to luck than diligence, but I try) but have had a number of friends damage their boats this way. Overhanging tree branches are a PITA too. Usually some part of the rigging also breaks, or fails to break soon enough, cleanly enough, and yanks the boat off the trailer. Big ouchy. I am sure he will find the links and info you, and others provided, to be most helpful. Hope so... good luck getting sailing again soon. .... Myself, it nice to see a Usenet site not composed of flamers -- when one may have inadvertently violated a group charter. Actually, that's what this place is for, when the political flaming dies down enough. Fresh Breezes- Doug King |
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On Mon, 30 May 2005 10:17:20 GMT, 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. Sandpipers are known to be junk. Rig the pivot together, and sell it to a unwary buyer. Me and the wife http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/harkra...bum?.dir=/1323 |
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