hmm... maybe my story will help.

Posted By: Irwin
Date: 1/8/08 3:10p.m.

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In Response To: N24 - mast compression problems (Howard Staley, N24)

On my N24 i have the same construction as kevin with 3/4 in. plywood creating a 3 sided box around the daggerboard shaft/trunk that "supports" the mast. Although on my boat the bottom of this box has rotted and in no way is supporting much weight.
I also took out the headliner that was on my cabin top and noticed that there is a gap between the cabin roof and the top edge of the bulkhead. basically there isn't much supporting the deck or mast on my boat. That being said. I have been sailing 1 1/2 seasons in some strong blows with virtually no support and the mast hasn't fallen through the cabin yet.
I'm in the process of rebuilding this frame around the centerboard and after that is finished the mast should have more support. I plan on making a solid "beam" of wood that is wedged between the centerboard trunk and under the mast and finishing off the frame with plywood.

Messages In This Thread

N24 - mast compression problems -- Howard Staley, N24 -- 1/7/08 8:12p.m.

Hey Howard, you might want to post this on the main Fourm. -- Shane Wallace, Neptune 24 -- 1/8/08 12:33p.m.

Your Issues -- Kevin MacLachlan -- 1/8/08 12:47p.m.

hmm... maybe my story will help. -- Irwin -- 1/8/08 3:10p.m.

N24 - mast compression problems -- Howard Staley, N24 -- 1/9/08 10:52a.m.

sounds good... -- Irwin -- 1/9/08 2:51p.m.

Head turn -- Howard Staley, N24 -- 1/9/08 9:07p.m.

Please post pics of any mods that you do. -- Matt Alexander, N24 -- 1/13/08 8:58a.m.

Fill-in Cushion -- Howard Staley, N24 -- 1/13/08 8:03p.m.

BOAT PROJECTS!!! WHERE TO START!!!!!!! -- Shane Wallace, Neptune 24 -- 1/14/08 12:56p.m.

I second that. If i ever finish any of my projects i'll be sure to document them -- Irwin -- 1/14/08 6:21a.m.

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