Finally getting back to getting my Taipan back on the water after a bad storm that demasted it while on the beach. The wind microburst had to be in excess of 90 mph since there was a lot of damage to surrounding houses. My only casualty was my Taipan's mast. I looked to see the mast gyrating wolding in the wind (the boat is anchored with earth screws in the beach) and wham, over the mast goes. Snapped the front bridle (my special light weight one that I had made). Fortunately, all the spinnaker gear, rigging, accessories etc. were stored and the cat was covered with a full fitted cover and there was no other damage.

Uncovered the cat and started the re-commissioning task yesterday. In preparing to step the mast, discovered that the tang was busted and I've been trying to find a satisfactory solution without disassembling the mast. Any suggestions?

Has anyone attempted replacment of the mast foot? Looks like the diamonds and two screw are all that need to be removed. Then can the pivot be unattached inside, a new tang installed and back together again?

I may simply screw a bracket into the mast foot. The receiver on the crossbeam is mangled, but I think I can repair it.

Trying to get my Taipan up for the Sarasota Regatta in two weeks.

Suggestions?

Jon Hamlet
Casey Key Island, FL
Taipan 217