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What kind of boat is this? And where was it built?

That looks like Spartite, but it's been cut off the mast. I believe it's meant to be left as a seamless ring around the mast.

Aloha!

I had Paul Dennis pour my Spartite, so I can't detail the process, unfortunately. I do know that release agent only goes on the partners, not the mast. It also requires the construction of a clay "dam" to form the bottom of the mold, and the clay is included with the kit.

It seems like you're talking about what's known as a "mast step," which is what the bottom of the mast stands on. However, they're not made of rubber. The rubber part would be the wedges, which go between the mast and the deck. This is maybe what you're looking for?: https://rigrite.com/Spars/SparPa...

Sounds like Spartite can make a pretty terrible mess if it's not applied properly! Sorry to hear about your problems with it, Geoff.

On my boat, it's been a complete success. No movement, no leaks, and no issues unstepping the mast. I honestly don't really think about it.

I had Paul install Spartite while my boat was in the water, it's not a problem. I don't remember exactly how he did it, but you can certainly call and ask him. I remember that we had to wait for a calm day.

Pretty sure it’s the same boat, due to the “2” on the sail. Freedom used the production numbers of their boats as the sail number.

Yeah, Paul rules.

I think there’s a picture of this boat hanging in the bathroom of Paul Dennis’s shop. I’ve been looking at the picture for years, and then I saw you mention that you have hull #2.

Oh yeah, I was wondering that when I saw your posts about it.

Don’t worry, I was down there on Sunday and it’s still there. The hardware isn’t on it, but I think Paul removed it and put it aside when he scrapped the boat.

Here here. Paul is an endless source of knowledge, and being able to benefit from his decades of experience has been invaluable for me. While I’ve had him do a good amount of work over the years, what I’ve learned from him has allowed me to make a ton of really substantial improvements and repairs m...