Splash mast step repair

   Hi guys,

I've picked up a cheap old Splash for my girlfriend to sail, turns out it has a leaky mast step. If you fill it with water it drains out until there's about an inch in the bottom.
I've got a few idea for fixing it but can't find any details on how it's made, I'm assuming it is built the same as a Laser with the bottom of the mast step bonded to the inside of the hull, but does any one know if there's any areas round the mast with support beams or similar, that would stop me putting hatches in? Also am I right in thinking that Splashs are polyester constuction so repairing it with epoxy is a no-no?

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Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Splash mast step repair Posted: 17 May 11 at 12:09am
	Hi guys, I've picked up a cheap old Splash for my girlfriend to sail, turns out it has a leaky mast step. If you fill it with water it drains out until there's about an inch in the bottom. I've got a few idea for fixing it but can't find any details on how it's made, I'm assuming it is built the same as a Laser with the bottom of the mast step bonded to the inside of the hull, but does any one know if there's any areas round the mast with support beams or similar, that would stop me putting hatches in? Also am I right in thinking that Splashs are polyester constuction so repairing it with epoxy is a no-no?
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Jack Sparrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jack Sparrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 11 at 11:17am
	talk to http://www.splashboats.com/en/splash/technical-data/8-contact Splashboats.com they are the builders. And should be able to give you the info you need.
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Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 11 at 11:26am
	Thanks Jack
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