jeebuzzit Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I am looking at buying a '83 early model J22 that is in overall ok shape (normal issues for age). The one part that concerns me is the large crack appearing around the mast step and the exposed fg. There are no soft spots apparent and the owner says the cracks had not been increasing, but how concerned should I be? Should this be a pretty evasive repair or just possibly open the gap, epoxy, gelcoat. Thanks for any thoughts you may have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkitchens Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Did you attempt the repair? I would believe you need to remove the stanchion and start with a repair inside the cabin. What’s it look like underneath? Good chance there is moisture/rot that will need to be removed. Once that is cleared you can rebuild from below and dress up from above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghurwitch Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 4:43 PM, bkitchens said: Did you attempt the repair? I would believe you need to remove the stanchion and start with a repair inside the cabin. What’s it look like underneath? Good chance there is moisture/rot that will need to be removed. Once that is cleared you can rebuild from below and dress up from above. The mast base itself is solid glass. I happen to have a piece of deck and I drilled through that area with a hole saw to see what the laminate was. Just forward it should be balsa core so that crack could be forming at the edge of the balsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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