Damaged Cross beam under mast

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Aaron

The beam under the mast is rotten and now removed. I need information on how to construct and replace with a new beam.
 
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Charles Barclay

Cross Beam Repair

Not sure if your mast is deck stepped or keel stepped. You might choose to add more information in your post. If it is deck-stepped it is fairly easy (but messy) to prep the under cabin top and glass new foam into place. Use epoxy and try to replicate the glass lay-up structure or exceed the original specifications. If it is keel stepped, cut out the beam, scarf a new one into place and reglass. Messy? yes. Pain in the bilge? Yes. IS a short cut available? No. Good luck. Charles Barclay s/v Dealer's Choice (Islander 40)
 
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