IslandSkipper Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Gday all, Just chasing down a new mast base assembly as the cuff unit (on the base of the mast) has cracked. Any leads on where to source one or any idea if its an interchangeable part with another model cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 The mast section is the same as Maricat 4.3, but the base and support are different style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Try LR sail they have calypso and other parts. in Brisbane or Brisbane catamaran centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just a thought, if the mast section is the same then why not convert it to Maricat - get a base and support - guessing that there may be plenty of them around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgered Cat Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Converting it to a Maricat mast step, would probably not be a great idea. As the masts on a hydra are longer and a lot heavier. They are heavier not just because of the length but also because the section has 5 ribs in it. The mast would be rather horrific to try and lift vertically and place into the step. A friend of mine here in Tassie has just gone whole process of masts and steps for a Hydra, as he also has a Maricat. GOODLUCK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 There is a Maricat 4.3 mast with the ribs - used for super sloop boats. I think I had one on one of my cat rigged boats - not as flexy or responsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandSkipper Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Cheers, Ive emailed the Brisbane Cat place twice with no response, i'll try calling in the morning, cheers for the help! PS - I ended up rebuilding the mast cuff base by TIG welding the section back to the correct profile and machining down (Im a marine fabricator so it was done properly!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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