How to fix a snapped carbon mast?

   I havnt done a mast repair before but i should imagine it would involve some kind of inner sleevethen trying to mat together the broken strands.  And finally carbon bandage over the top.  Although that has a built in track which could make it harder.

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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Topic: How to fix a snapped carbon mast? Posted: 07 Jan 08 at 8:56pm
	I havnt done a mast repair before but i should imagine it would involve some kind of inner sleevethen trying to mat together the broken strands. And finally carbon bandage over the top. Although that has a built in track which could make it harder.

andy_cherub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 768	Post Options Post Reply Quote andy_cherub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jan 08 at 9:14pm
	Its originally a cherub mast. Then lengthened for my 12ft skiff which I broke, now letting go to Ross as I dont have time to mend it nor the need for it. Yes if it were a simple tube then just get the inner carbon sleeve and gob it together. But due to the internal track its a bit more tricky. You need to make a "mould" of the inside to make the sleeve, then gob and carbon much the same as a normal tube - then run the angle grinder down the track and bobs your uncle! other ways are a normal tube sleeve, with a carbon tube gobbed in place for the track - once its all set grind out the track - where theres a will theres a way!!
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jan 08 at 10:24pm
	Ross thinking about it i would send the mast away to get it profesionally repaired because it has a built in track, it may cost you a small fortune but you would have a nice shiny carbon mast for your cherub!

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	Could you not repair it as round tube then splice in a section of external track?
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