Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts

[PaulK]

Good thing you weren't out sailing when that happened! You will want to call around to see about a new mast. Ocean Riggers in Black Rock and Black Rock Boat Works in Bridgeport might be worth contacting, along with others up near you in Branford or Clinton.

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[jviss]

O'Day had six different spar suppliers years ago. They used Dwyer-Damco in Branford Ct., Z-Spar out of Bristol RI. (out of business) Isomat Spars, Fall River Ma. and Miami Fl., Sparcraft Irvine Ca., and Yacht Riggers in Seattle Wa.

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[Project_Mayhem]

I had a similar failure a couple of years ago. A shroud caught something as we were stepping the mast. By the time anyone realized it, a crack had formed in the mast around the spreader base. I took it to a welder and he drilled out a 4-5 section with a hole. He said that if he just welded the cracks it would probably crack again in the future. He filled in the area with 1/4" aluminum. Cost was 300-350 USD. the mast has been through many 20+ knot days and a few 30+. Take your mast down and have an expert evaluate it.

A new mast could probably be ordered through D & R Marine

 

[JRacer]

BIGGER than a fist sized hole. Surprised that stick is still upright.

 

[higgs]

A new mast may cost more than the boat is worth. I would have a rigger or surveyor give you an opinion if it is repairable. If not look for a beat up used 24 and buy it for the mast.