Ideas for supplier of plastic mast gate, please

[NealB]

Last year, we bought a 1989 Westerly Falcon 35.

We're currently having a very lazy couple of weeks pottering round our home waters.

Yesrerday, whilst hauling the main up by hand, the plastic mast gate broke (it's obviously become brittle over the years).

I've tried three possible sources for a replacement, but it seems to be no longer available (I've contacted: Evolution Rigging at Levington, Allspars at Hamble and Trafalgar Yacht Services at Fareham).

If anyone knows any possible sources, I'd be most grateful (before looking for a plan B).

I think it's an Isomat mast, but there's no identifying plate.

Thanks.

 

[pvb]

Can you post a photo of the broken item?

 

[MoodySabre]

Anything here https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=mastgates

Rigrite seem to ali versions for Isomat masts.

Have you asked Dave Nicholls (DRS Rigging) 07796 032564 I bet he's got a big box of bits.

 

[NealB]

Anything here https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=mastgates

Rigrite seem to ali versions for Isomat masts.

Have you asked Dave Nicholls (DRS Rigging) 07796 032564 I bet he's got a big box of bits.

Thanks .... Some possible leads there.

And, here's a pic:

 

[tudorsailor]

Thanks .... Some possible leads there.

And, here's a pic:

Do you have the broken mast gate? If it is a simple shape I could copy the shape and then print it on my 3D printer. A few more photos would be helpful!
TudorSailor

 

[NealB]

Do you have the broken mast gate? If it is a simple shape I could copy the shape and then print it on my 3D printer. A few more photos would be helpful!
TudorSailor

TudorSailor that is a kind offer indeed, thank you.

I've currently got the broken one in a clamp (rather forlornly trying to superglue it).

I'll send you a pm.