Every C&C I've ever seen had wooden wedges or shaped wooden blocks, up to as many as eight for larger boats (except a few that had SparTite).
Ken H. On Thu, 7 Feb 2019 at 08:43, nausetbeach--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Yes. Although I lubed the inside of the collar prior to pouring in the > Spartite, I was so focused on getting the mast in the right position [used > multiple lines led to snatch blocks and to winches to position the mast] I > did not notice a small flange on the inside of the collar. When the yard > tried to pull the mast several years later, there were starting to lift the > boat out of the water. They stopped and called me. I had to unbolt the > collar from the boat, and then the mast could be pulled. Took a couple of > days to get the collar off the mast. Then used a Dremel to grind down that > small flange. The mast has been pulled 2 times since without issue. Is > pretty amazing that little flange was sufficient to hold most of the weight > of the boat. > > > > Spartite is a great product, but is pretty much a one and done deal. > Measure many times and pour once… > > > > Brian > > > > *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> *On Behalf Of *Rod > Stright via CnC-List > *Sent:* Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:41 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Rod Stright <strig...@eastlink.ca> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mast Wedge Help > > > > Anyone have any problem with the Spartite stick against the mast collar > when hauling the mast out? > > > > Rod Stright > > Halifax > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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