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llywelyn1984 
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 Topic: stuck mast capPosted: 12 Nov 18 at 10:19am |
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rammed it out from the far end, needed a very long piece of metal/wood which wasn't sharp.
far end came out with a hammer and screwdriver. |
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llywelyn1984
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Posted: 14 Sep 18 at 1:06pm |
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thanks will have a go this weekend.
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Capt_Fred
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Posted: 14 Sep 18 at 12:40pm |
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You can gently hit the aluminum rings using the hammer with plastic or rubber ends to avoid scratches and dents to loosen it up. Even if you damage it, it shouldn't be a problem to find a replacement. You can check them on https://www.boatid.com/sea-dog/ or simply visit amazon
Edited by Capt_Fred - 28 Sep 18 at 10:15am |
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 10 Sep 18 at 8:57pm |
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Or drop a heavy piece of bar/tube into the bottom, even if it’s not long enough you can bounce it up and down to hammer the top out
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Rupert
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Posted: 10 Sep 18 at 6:45pm |
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Poke a very long stick down the inside and push it out.
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llywelyn1984
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Posted: 10 Sep 18 at 3:45pm |
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So heat up the aluminium with a small blow torch/heat gun?
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llywelyn1984
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Posted: 10 Sep 18 at 2:59pm |
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sorry it's on the topper topaz mast top section.
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Time Lord
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Posted: 10 Sep 18 at 2:31pm |
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You don't say on what type of boat is this mast. If its a dinghy then you can take the mast down easily, if not call a proper rigger!
On a dinghy mast, remove any screws holding the cap then if the cap fits outside the mast gently heat up the cap so that it expands away from the mast and should come loose. If the cap is inside then warm up the mast (assuming its ali). If its a carbon mast, try the warming but only gently. |
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llywelyn1984
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Posted: 10 Sep 18 at 2:00pm |
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my mast top cap is stuck on, and i want to take it off.
Any ideas?
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