My mast was cut in two pieces before I acquired my W28. I am preparing to rejoin it soon and was looking for hints as to the process. The previous owner had two internal aluminum sleeves machined which makes things a lot easier, but I'm still trying to figure the best way to do this.
Also, the spreader brackets have been cut off and I must come up with something in that department as well...
I've watched Yves Gelinas repair the mast on Jean-du-Sud, a 30 ft Alberg. It appeared that he used an epoxy and I believe he said, "Glued, Screwed, Riveted, and Bolted." That immediately presents four questions... What type of glue? What size & type of screw? What size & type of rivet? What size & type of bolt? (OK with conjunctions, 7 questions).
Stainless or Aluminum? A friend in Australia recommended Monel rivets dipped in tef-gel and 1/4 inch rivets.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
David F