Odd composite mast step.....

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Roly, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    34' sloop displ. 5000kg RM =?
    I am replacing my mast step during a rebuild. The old timber one measured 1.5m x 50mm x 200mm.
    The old one contributed to edge glued strip plank delam in the slam zone. (and too much back stay tension for stiff non-tapered mast xsection)
    Would it be approriate to build one same dimensions, but with a 8mm stainless
    plate glued & heavily screwed to the top and bottom face?
    Would it be too stiff? I could substitute uni kevlar on bottom face.
    Anyone got any references for mast steps?
    Thanks.
     
    Last edited: Feb 27, 2008
    Roly, Feb 23, 2008
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