Klacko spars fixed the mast very quickly.
There was a problem with the construction of the mast.
The mast is 55ft long, and has a weld just below the partners (about 6ft from the base).
The bottom 8ft of the mast is sleeved with a smaller aluminum extrusion.
The welding at this joint had failed.
Klacko separated the weld, re-sleeved with a thicker extrusion, re-welded the joint, and added some 1/4" plates at the front and rear of the mast so it won't happen again.
Brother in law Hans met Phil and Tim mid morning:
These photos show the re-inforcement plates welded to the mast:
Since the mast is larger front to back with these plates, Klacko also had to modify the mast partner casting:
We will have to enlarge the mast hole at the partners to accommodate this.
Klacko also modified the mast step to accept a mast jack back (see above), as well as added some mainsail feeders:
We have had trouble raising the main from day one. The bolt rope keeps on popping out of the track. These feeders should help enormously!
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