I suspect that the top of my mast is not sealed properly. I store my mast with the sail track facing up. There is a small amount of water that collects inside the mast after it rains. My questions are: <br> <br>After I get the mast cap off what is the best method to seal the top of the mast? <br>Are there any known issues with removing the mast cap? <br> <br>David Ingram <br>I-20<br><br>
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
Dave <br>I had the same problem. I just poped off the mast cap. There are two water barriers inside. I cut out the upper one with a knife to get at the lower one. Once I had the lower barrier in sight I put on the gloves and slaped on the 5200. I put the upper barrier back and 5200 that. I haven't had a problem since. <br><br>
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda "Excuses are the tools of the weak and incompetent" - Two sista's I overheard in the hall "You don't have to be a brain surgeon to be a complete idiot, but it helps"
Have you done a leak test to identify the problem spot. <br> <br>What I did was drill out a mast base rivit. <br> <br>Wash and soaped up my mast real good. <br> <br>Then blew air into the mast with a shop vac. <br> <br>While air is being blown in continue drenching all the potential points with a soapy spoonge. Any bubbles need attention. <br> <br>What I found was my mast was leaking at the diamond wire tang through bolt at the top of the mast. Apply silicone then immediately tighten the diamond wires. <br><br>Mark <br>Inter 20 no. 274 <br>Houston, TX
