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    • August 7, 2017 at 3:15 pm #223605
      typhoontye
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      Hello all,

      The time has come to replace the main mast boot. I looked on the rig-rite web site, and it appears they sell mast boots for metal mast, the brand of mast on my boat, and I assume other 424s. But…they need a mast part number. Does anyone have access to that info?

      David

    • August 16, 2017 at 8:50 pm #223617
      cstewart
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      David: I wondered if you have tried SparTight. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/spartite–spartite-mast-wedge-replacement-system–P002_065_007_501
      I replaced my leaky wedges with SparTight about 4 years ago and it hasn’t leaked a drop since. Quite a nice system. It has had quite a test with about 6 Gulf Crossings, some storms, and even the rigors of racing in 20+kts. Though I haven’t had my mast out since I installed it, they say it pulls out with the stick and then goes back in smoothly, but that is yet to be seen.
      Charlie
      OneEighty #54

      • October 9, 2017 at 7:13 pm #223665
        rdugger
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        Charlie
        How did you dam underneath the cabin top so the spartite wouldn’t run into the saloon?
        Rick
        Eclipse #73

    • August 17, 2017 at 6:32 am #223618
      typhoontye
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      Thanks Charlie. I am aware of the system but for some reason did not consider it. I will look into it now…could be the ticket.

      David

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