I am working on getting the mast on my prindle 19 in ship shape (haha, punny but not really.) while the hull is getting a patch after some damage from a large swell over the winter!
So here is what I've discovered; a fair amount of corrosion beneath the mast hinge plate (PS does that work for anyone? mine crumbled the first time we used it) and what appears to be a hole or fracture. Unfortunately the screw stripped and I haven't been able to pull it off yet to get a good look. I've also found a slight crack near the wishbone (see pics). my thought is to get those welded up? anyone have any suggestions? new masts are few and far between around here.
Here are my specific questions:
What material is the mast made out of (grade aluminum, etc.) and what would folks suggest be used as a filler? I will be having someone do the work, but want to know enough that its done right.
How do folks manage electrolysis corrosion?
pics below, or links rather. its harder to upload pics than it is to sail!
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Prindle 19
Kauai
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