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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: AIH on January 30, 2011, 11:27:03 am

Title: Broken part - mast to deck bracket
Post by: AIH on January 30, 2011, 11:27:03 am
I have just acquired via my father-in-law, a "Star" yacht Comet, 26" with most of the fittings intact; However the bracket connecting the mast to the deck is severed. Any suggestion or is there a supplier of spares?
(http://s3.postimage.org/11sf9q0p0/CB6_E7ew_EWk_KGr_Hq_F_ik_E0_G0_JNUQd_BNJb_Lp5_S_14.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/)
Picture is of a similar model seen on ebay.
Title: Re: Broken part - mast to deck bracket
Post by: dodgy geezer on January 30, 2011, 11:54:26 am
Your picture is difficult to see - but as I recall, the Star mast mounts were simply a 'U'-shaped brass bracket, which should be easily made at home with a bit of brass and a vice..?
Title: Re: Broken part - mast to deck bracket
Post by: malcolmfrary on February 07, 2011, 06:48:39 pm
The "U" section trough does sound familiar for the smaller yachts.  B&Q might have something similar in plastic or aluminium in their metal bar area.  If so there will be plenty for extra attempts, since it comes in metre lengths.
If its a plate with a collar, a visit to the plumbers merchants area might render a suitable collar, but better than that would be a trip to the LHS.  If the actual fitting is not for sale there, there is brass tube and sheet available, soldering a bit of one to the other is not too difficult, and theres always the extra satisfaction.