I will have to move a jib halyard restrainer that I mounted on my H23 mast this spring. Email me if anyone is interested about the particulars of this problem. My question is: I could "reinforce" the pop rivet holes that will not be used. Refilling the holes would reduce the un-supported section of the mast by putting material in the open holes. If the mast were a pressure vessel, you would reinforce openings to maintain the overall strength integrety of the vessel. Does anyone think that the mast should be viewed the same way you would view a pressure vessel. They are both under stress and load conditions. Does anyone think I should do this. If I do, would anyone suggest puting a rivet in the hole just to take up the space of the hole? What about marine tex? Welding the holes shut? Ignore the holes? What have others done and what suggestions do you have. Thanks, Bill Leathen bleathen@aol.com
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Leave them...
Bill, you didn't mention how many or how big, but if they are small and few. I wouldn't do anything. Fair winds, Tom
Bill, you didn't mention how many or how big, but if they are small and few. I wouldn't do anything. Fair winds, Tom
Bill
I think you answered your own question, the mast is under stress and load conditions, why worry when you are sailing whether or not you should have filled the holes ( you know you will). I tend to lean toward the cautious side and would probably put rivets back in the empty holes. Then your mast would be as strong as it was before you removed the hardware. Rivetts...39 cents, peace of mind..priceless. Fair Winds Dave h23 "Wind Dreamer"
I think you answered your own question, the mast is under stress and load conditions, why worry when you are sailing whether or not you should have filled the holes ( you know you will). I tend to lean toward the cautious side and would probably put rivets back in the empty holes. Then your mast would be as strong as it was before you removed the hardware. Rivetts...39 cents, peace of mind..priceless. Fair Winds Dave h23 "Wind Dreamer"
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