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Cherub Chat => Tech Chat => Topic started by: andy_peters on May 02, 2016, 07:03:23 PM

Title: Split mast track - repair ideas please
Post by: andy_peters on May 02, 2016, 07:03:23 PM

We have split our plastic mast track for about 10cm on one side- about half way up where a batten levered itself out in a windy race today. 
Is there any way of repairing this without chopping out the damaged section and replacing it?

Title: Re: Split mast track - repair ideas please
Post by: Clive Everest on May 03, 2016, 09:13:35 AM

Any pictures?
You could try backing up the damage with some carbon.
I suspect that you will need to replace the section.

What is this windy race practice?

Clive

Title: Re: Split mast track - repair ideas please
Post by: ade white on May 05, 2016, 09:40:28 PM

Hi Andy, I am still in the workshop and you are out sailing - guess I got it wrong, again.

I have always found to replace a section with a new piece especially near the batten point. Go 50mm above and below the damaged part should be enough. Any repair is usually only a temp measure and has never been fully successful. Will  the 800 track fit?

Title: Re: Split mast track - repair ideas please
Post by: Clive Everest on May 05, 2016, 10:01:54 PM

How is Fuzzy progressing Ade?
A+E is ready to go but we need some fast hardener for Alex's hand.
Hopefully the super glue is working on Joe.