Thanks Todd, I am actually looking at structural repairs that will help repair a crushed deck area and make sure that the loads are translated to the bulkhead and compression post. Robbin On 9/16/2013 1:02 PM, Todd Bradley wrote:
Robbin -I have been looking into adding a mast plate and I found some at Garhauer and Dwyer. These ones are ready to go and might work for you.
The one that looks like the best fit for me is 7"L x 4" W. The actual dimensions of my M-23 base plate are 6" L x 4" W.
http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=68
https://www.dwyermast.com/items.asp?cat1ID=40&cat1Name=Hardware&familyID=19& familyName=Halyard+Organizer+Plates
Todd
M-23 #86
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+todd=btbuilders.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+todd=btbuilders.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Beowulf2 Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 11:58 PM To: Stan Susman; For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Plate to go under mast tabernacle
You can also purchase a prefabricated plate to go under the tabernacle that is made so that you can install blocks to run you lines aft to the cockpit. Don't remember the company that makes them. But, someone on the list will for sure.
Mike Hall M15 Dreki
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On Sep 15, 2013, at 3:17 PM, Stan Susman <stanpfa@pacbell.net> wrote:
Robbin, I would remove the tabernacle, and because you saw a leak I would inspect for balsa rot or mushiness, allow to dry, wash with acetone(the boat not you), drill a series of 1/8 to 3/16 holes by way of any damage( not all the way thru), fill with neat epoxy or glass, or cotton flox thickened epoxy, and you could lay up a layer of glass on top but you don't really need it. Then mill a Stainless plate 1/8 or 3/16th" thick and larger then the tabernacle base and larger then the damaged area ( no need to mix stainless and aluminum) seal and bolt through the tabernacle, and bob's you're uncle . I took a shot at this for you as Jerry's confuser is on the fritz just now. If I can help let me know, Stan
________________________________ From: Robbin Roddewig <robbin.roddewig@verizon.net> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:52 PM Subject: M_Boats: Plate to go under mast tabernacle
Hi all, I have discovered a major leak in the cabin top and down my support post in my M-23. The deck is slightly deformed and the base of the support post is slightly pushed into the cabin floor from one of the previous owners perhaps over tightening the rigging. I may be able to simply caulk the tabernacle and bolts but I probably should fix the deck. What I am planning is to figure out if the base of the support post is stable (I assume it is on the base of the hull at this point but cannot see under the floor) and to put a solid aluminum plate underneath the tabernacle that directly sits on the support post. I plan getting the plate made by emachineshop.com. Then glass the plate into the deck and cover with Kiwi grip or some cosmetic approach. I would appreciate any suggestions on this project that anyone might have.
Thanks Robbin M-23