Another Mast Step fix

[Greenman]

So my mast step was compressed with mush balsa, can you see why?

here's a closer look

closer.........

opened up

cleaned and wiped down with acetone

double cored mast step

my first ever attempt at doing a repair

I hope the closed cell foam lasts better then the balsa

I know it looks like a hack job now. I had to cut deeper than I had hoped.

The surgical instrument

I am almost done and will post pictures of the complete repair as well as the aluminum plate I am putting under the step to attach blocks to when I lead the lines aft next winter.

 

[garyc]

great job & pics. should add to archives.