Gregor Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Just bought a H16 in great condition for its age. 30 years old and always garaged. The mast has been left outside and has a lot of pitting on it. Its the entire length of one side only, with a couple of holes right the way through. I'm guessing it was a stainless/aluminium reaction. So I'm after a new mast. Any suggestions where else I should be looking? Do second hand masts come up for sale often, or am I going to have to look at buying something new? Greg (a newbie) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Where are you located Greg? H16 masts rarely comeup on Gumtree but if your patient you'll get something close by. I can source you a mast here in Brisbane or at least point you in the right direction. If your not in/near Brisbane try posting a wanted ad on Gumtree. H16 mast new i'm guessing are around the $2k mark so buying another old H16 and using that would be best. Also you mention that your mast has pitting on it which is generally only cosmetic?. What are the holes from? Having a sealed mast is a must! Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacra-maricat australia Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Hi we have some new ones here that have been laying around for many years but never used. Can have for $300 extrusion only we can assist with fitting out of you required. Brisbane Catamaran centre 07 3375 4911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Sorry, should have added a location. I am in Sydney. On 04/04/2016 at 10:34 AM, Matt15 said: Where are you located Greg? H16 masts rarely comeup on Gumtree but if your patient you'll get something close by. I can source you a mast here in Brisbane or at least point you in the right direction. If your not in/near Brisbane try posting a wanted ad on Gumtree. H16 mast new i'm guessing are around the $2k mark so buying another old H16 and using that would be best. Also you mention that your mast has pitting on it which is generally only cosmetic?. What are the holes from? Having a sealed mast is a must! Cheers Matt Most is cosmetic, but a few fairly deep craters, with one hole of about 5mm diameter between the top and where the stays join on. I believe that while the rest of the cat was garaged all of its life, the mast was left out in the weather. Possibly directly on the ground. I'm sure it will be OK for moderate winds, but am a bit worried about high winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Bought one off a guy in Wollongong on Saturday. Had a Wanted ad in Gumtree. I will feel a bit safer in high winds now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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