Nasty rash!

   off on a tangent slightly.....you should see my mast. the carbon has gone furry around the gooseneck and below. if im honest, the mast is a mess! original as well. came in not the best nick anyway, just waiting for it to give in! 

despite this, its still going strong and has had some stiff breezes to deal with  

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SetSail Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 06 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote SetSail Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Nasty rash! Posted: 10 Apr 08 at 12:21am
	off on a tangent slightly.....you should see my mast. the carbon has gone furry around the gooseneck and below. if im honest, the mast is a mess! original as well. came in not the best nick anyway, just waiting for it to give in! despite this, its still going strong and has had some stiff breezes to deal with
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6660	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 08 at 8:22am
	I reckon Paul's got it. Something going wrong with the replacement finish was in my mind too and I reckon he's right, especially as to finishing. Setsail, your mast could last for years yet and if you want to sell the boat first you'll be stuffed. Even if it goes you'll be unable to sail for several weeks while another one comes. Some preventative maintenance would make a lot more sense. I'd probably dampen the fibres with epoxy resin then squash them all down with parcel tape and finally revarnish or paint the entire mast as Paul describes.