Hello Jim,

I'm happy that you decided to proceed with Widgeon / Entropy. I had the same problem on Rhapsody about 10 or 12 years ago but from looking at your photos, mine was much worse. I had a new fir sprit made up by Savannah Architectural Supply to preserve the traditional look of the boat. The cost was about $ 475.00 at the time which included shipping to Maryland. From the pictures it looks as if your sprit is repairable. I have no opinion on which method to use but I might suggest that there are many excellent shipwrights in your area. One in particular is located at Herrington Harbor North in Deale, MD who advised me on my particular problem. I can't remember his name offhand but if you call Mike Cook at Cook's Marine Service, located in the same yard, he will steer you in the right direction. Mention to Mike that I suggested you call.

Cook' Marine Service  410.867.8100

http://www.savannaharch.com/index.php

Werner

Jim Engle wrote:

I have removed my sprit and removed all attachments and sanded the 10 coats of whatever was on it off. The wood looks very good everywhere except the middle threaded rod that holds the 2 teak platforms on. The rod had rot around one side about 3/4" in width - 1 1/2" in length and 1 1/2" in depth. I have dug out all the rotten wood and it seem pretty local to this spot.

Some of the other holes have very minor wood lost around the holes. The 3 bronze mounting bolts holes are excellant - the wood is tight and looks new. The end fitting good very good as well.

Is this repairable? Should I be concerned with the structural effect? I was going to use penatrating epoxy and a strong filler -- or would it be better to square up the hole and epoxy in a wood plug?

I know a nice SST replacement would be the best solution but I am trying to save $1000.

What do you think?

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc520/jengle53/sprit1.jpg

 

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc520/jengle53/sprit2.jpg

Mounting area is good on the Sprit-- unfortunately -- the deck under is not -- another fun project.

Jim Engle

Previous -Widegeon -- Now "Entropy^3"

Jim,

Sounds like a repair would work if the area around the mounting holes and the end of the bowsprit are still in good condition.

Bud