Wooden mast repair

[djyacht]

Just about ready to relaunch my IP24 after antifouls etc. I`d dropped the wooden mast (25 feet) to varnish etc and repair some rot at base. The mast is tabernacle stepped and I used a rig to lower it. On attempting to haul it up the mast snapped at the last 5 feet - it seems there was a weakness around a fitting there with evidence with evidence of water ingress causing some localised rot there.

Whilst I`m thankful this happened while ashore I`m now going to remove mast for a thorough repair and use the boat as a mobo whilst doing this. Anyone recommend a supplier in the north east for good quality sitka spruce or know of a mast that I might cannibalise? Any advice gratefully received.

Thanks

David

 

[DownWest]

Apart from Robbins, you might talk to Alec Jordan of Jordan Boats.

Andrew

 

[bbdave]

My mast came from Collars I think I may be dropping mine next year for a check at least and re oiling.

Dave

 

[DownWest]

If brave and have some time. Look up DuckWorks on the web and read about how to make birdsmouths mast (if yours is a bit far gone) I found it quite easy for a 4mtr stick, boom and yard. Next up is a 23ft unstayed mast, with lots of taper. The system allows for plenty of staggered scarfs as I can't easily get long light pine. They recommend resorcinol glue, use epoxy it is easier.

 

[saltylegs]

If brave and have some time. Look up DuckWorks on the web and read about how to make birdsmouths mast (if yours is a bit far gone) I found it quite easy for a 4mtr stick, boom and yard. Next up is a 23ft unstayed mast, with lots of taper. The system allows for plenty of staggered scarfs as I can't easily get long light pine. They recommend resorcinol glue, use epoxy it is easier.

+1 for the above.
I made a 14 and 21 foot mast with the above method and epoxy (but didn't taper just used a 4 foot tapered solid plug)