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by TonyB
Mon May 15, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

Just FYI, about a month ago I sailed a 400 mile solo offshore passage. 200 miles out from SF in very sloppy seas and then turned around and came back. Wind was 5-25knts. The mast was pretty much silent and proved that the noise WAS coming from the partners and not the mast base. This was with the ne...
by TonyB
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

That was my thought as well but decided to ask the experts about what combo or resin/hardener would cause the least amount of problems later.
by TonyB
Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

I contacted West Systems asking about what resin/hardner combo would be best to fill the gaps between mast and hat but create a weak bond that could be removed at a later date. This is their response. Hi Tony, Using 105 resin and 205 hardener and with the surfaces not being prepared. Not sure how go...
by TonyB
Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

I spoke with Paul Dennis. He said to apply Vaseline liberally to the partners but not the mast. He also said to make sure to only apply caulk at the lip of the mast collar and not to try and fill the whole gap. Just make a bead to seal the gap at the lip.
by TonyB
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

Yes we looked at that as well. But with three very experienced boat repair folks and a naval architect on board with a stethoscope, all sound was definitely coming from the partners and not the base.
by TonyB
Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

Well my polyurethane wedge has been nothing but trouble causing really loud creaking and groaning. So that is why we are moving away from it. Hopefully the spartite solves the problem.
by TonyB
Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

These were the instructions from Paul (as I remember them): Align Mast Center Mast (with wedges) Apply vaseline to sides of opening so spartite doesn't stick to cabin top. Do Not apply vaseline to mast, so that spartite ring will pull with mast in the future. Fill bottom of gap with provided clay. P...
by TonyB
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:58 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

Well I didn’t do it. But I think you would use wooden wedges at the top to center and hold the mast in place. Then do a partial pour and let it harden. Then remove wedges (now first partial pour holds mast in place) and do a second pour to fill up space.
by TonyB
Sun Feb 12, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: Rigging and Sails
Topic: mast wedge help
Replies: 49
Views: 11980

Re: mast wedge help

I have an F40/40 that I was having mast wedge issues with. I finally called Paul Dennis at Warren River Boat Works who used to build Freedoms and works a lot on them still. He said he gave up on the mast wedge years ago and moved to using spar tight. He said the mast wedge was too difficult to get “...
by TonyB
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: In Search of Spinnaker Pole for Freedom 40/40
Replies: 0
Views: 1149

In Search of Spinnaker Pole for Freedom 40/40

Anyone have a Freedom 40/40 Spin pole that they don't use? I am looking for a back up to the one I have for racing in the Singlehanded Transpac this summer. Thanks!