Rebdding and riveting mast track
Rebdding and riveting mast track
On my recent return from Kauai, about 4 days out, the rivets started popping loose from my lower sail track. It appears that the heads are working loose, but a couple are pulling out. I am planning to drop the mast, drill out all the old rivets, rebed the mast track and re-rivet. Has anyone done this? What did you use for adhesive? Aluminum or stainless rivets? What did you use on the rivets? Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
Kynntana, Freedom 38
- drcscruggs
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Re: Rebdding and riveting mast track
Is there a reason not to use stainless screws? It seems like this maybe a better ( more strong) solution. Just a thought. Best.
Re: Rebdding and riveting mast track
Search for "Alabama Queen" in the archives and read the extensive info provided on this topic by Michael as he rebuilt her.
Heart's Desire
Freedom 30
Shelton, WA
Freedom 30
Shelton, WA
Re: Rebdding and riveting mast track
I reattached the lower track on my Freedom 21 a few years ago. Talked to West Systems technician about the application. They recommended Six10. Really strong stuff. Lots of advice on the riveting in the archives. I used stainless rivets I got from Fastenal special order. You have to get the length correct based on your mast thickness. The project came out well. I think it is stronger than original.
Doug
Freedom 21 Maketea
Doug
Freedom 21 Maketea
Re: Rebdding and riveting mast track
Carbon fiber is very cathodic and will cause galvanic corrosion of every other metal, including stainless steel. Monel rivets are a better choice.
Dwight Escalera
Accredited Marine Surveyor, SAMS #1024
former engineer at Freedom Yachts
former owner F36-71
Wakefield, RI
Accredited Marine Surveyor, SAMS #1024
former engineer at Freedom Yachts
former owner F36-71
Wakefield, RI
- bbarnewolt
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Re: Rebdding and riveting mast track
Good write up on rivets vs. screws used on spars in the current issue of Practical Sailor. Based on my reading, I agree that monel rivets seem best and your plan seems sound.
Good luck. Let us know what you do.
Good luck. Let us know what you do.
Brien
1988 F36/38
Mattapoisett, MA
1988 F36/38
Mattapoisett, MA