mast problem

[yottitotti]

When inspecting the mast on my beloved but ancient hurley 20 i discovered that a cleat anchorage has pulled out of the mast and a 1cm. hairline crack is radiating from the hole.
Will it be ok to drill tiny hole to stop its spread and leave it?
Can it be repaired by welding?
Do i need a new mast? (how much would that cost?)
The old girl never goes out in more than a breeze by the way


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[boatless]

Wouldn't make the hole too small, 1/8" will do. After that just keep an eye on it. Would think that it was the cleat that caused the crack, so it shouldn't get any worse.

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[Talbot]

The pivot point on my tabernacle mounted mast developed a compression bulge after the step at the base of the mast deteriorated. I had a stainless plate made up for each side of the mast to cover the pivot-point hole and bulge and thus strengthen the mast at this point (and replaced the step wedge)

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