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Mast comptip is lose on Getaway

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ShinnPointGetaway

Post subject: Mast comptip is lose on Getaway

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:41 am

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My mast was propped up on a step ladder and the wind blew it over. Because the mast float hit the ground first, it loosened the silicon holding the comptip to the aluminum section of the mast. Any suggestions on how to go about repairing it?

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mmiller

Post subject: Re: Mast comptip is lose on Getaway

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:00 pm

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The tip should be installed with epoxy. Scrape and clean out the silicone and re-install with 2 part epoxy. Automotive Bondo (body putty) works very well for this.

Early Getaways were delivered without this bonding requirement. We soon found that the mast has too much load and will work loose or down into the aluminum section. Boats now come with glue to bond the parts together.

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bluesman

Post subject: Re: Mast comptip is lose on Getaway

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:34 pm

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Location: Massachusetts and New Hampshire - Squam Lake

Do you know beginning what year the improved glue was used?

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