I had the unfortunate luck of being dismasted last weekend sailing in the Great South Bay of Long Island. Conditions were not out of the ordinary, wind NW 10 - 15 with gusts. I had the main up and the jib reefed to 110. Out of no where a lower shroud snapped at the turnbuckle. It happened so fast I never even saw the mast snap in two. In a second everything was gone, over the side. With in 10 minutes two tow boats and the police were on scene. I was cut free and powered to my slip. The mast with the sails still up was floated and towed to a marina. An insurance survey was done and I am awaiting the results.
I noticed a post here by a Newport owner who got a lot of good advice. I could use some. I contacted Catalina in Florida. They have an extrusion but the shipping will cost as much as the mast. I'm in NY. Any ideas where I can find something closer. Also any ideas on how I might repair. It was a fairly clean break.
Lastly, my advice to you all if you have a boat 30 years or older you should seriously consider replacing the standing rigging.
I noticed a post here by a Newport owner who got a lot of good advice. I could use some. I contacted Catalina in Florida. They have an extrusion but the shipping will cost as much as the mast. I'm in NY. Any ideas where I can find something closer. Also any ideas on how I might repair. It was a fairly clean break.
Lastly, my advice to you all if you have a boat 30 years or older you should seriously consider replacing the standing rigging.