how does one repair a 38 foot aluminum mast that snapped cleanly in the middle from a sailboat.?
mast is 6061 T6
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May 3rd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
There are many masts that are actually 2 sections joined together with an internal sleeve and through-bolted. No amount of welding a joint in a mast can withstand the forces generated while sailing. Check with a rigger or company that manufactures masts.
http://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-37.html
or google – sailboat mast