23.5 mast is damaged with a tear at the spreaders

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Lynnie

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Apr 29, 2007
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Hunter 23.5 Lake Monroe, Bloomington Indiana
Hello, I have a Hunter 23.5 with a rip in the mast at the spreaders. It is a vertical rip in the metal parallel to the sail groove. I don't know how it happened but just noticed it while I was getting it ready for the sailing season.

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Has anyone seen anything like this? Can it be repaired? Should I get a new mast? Can anyone direct me to an expert in this sort of thing?

Thank you for your time. Lynnie
 

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Charlie13958

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Apr 1, 2004
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Diller-Schwill DS-16 Belle River
I am guessing that it had a tarp on over winter and took a heavy snow/ice load at some point. A good welder could put it back together, maybe adding a plate along side. There was someone on here a couple of months ago parting out a 23.5, another mast may be available.
 
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Bobbi Ullinger

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May 31, 2004
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-Hunter 23.5 Sandusky, OH
Here is the link to the mast manufacturer. You can probably order a new mast, and use your original foot, head,, and spreader attachments. They could probably also tell you if yours is repairable.

http://www.usspars.com/
 
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Scott2

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Sep 26, 2008
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Hunter 240 Hayward, WI
I'm parting out my poor 1993 H23.5 due to hull damage that is uneconomical to repair. I still have the mast and it is in great shape. Always a "northern" (limited season) freshwater boat. Feel free to contact me at sdwoolfrey@juno.com to discuss if you would like.
 
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