Mast base leak

sgiarc

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Feb 12, 2019
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beneteau 461 port colborne
I have a 1997 Beneteau 461. I am experiencing leaking by my mast base. I took off the old boot and cleaned out the old caulking. I then replaced the caulking and installed a new boot. Unfortunately it still leaks. Any suggestions.
 
Jan 11, 2014
11,321
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
Are you certain the leak is from the mast boot?

All keel step masts leak. The water comes in through the many holes in the mast for halyards and from the masthead.
 

sgiarc

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Feb 12, 2019
47
beneteau 461 port colborne
Yes I am familiar with that type of leak. Those leaks come out the bottom. This leak is at the deck level.