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Modification to LL Mini mast step

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Created by Hiko > 9 months ago, 28 Jun 2014
Hiko
1229 posts
19 Jul 2014 5:07AM
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Wow great job great description Thanks I will give that a shot for the forward lower end
As my step is just an oval it is easy to just put sections of PVC pipe in the top at the rear
but not so at the front. Cheers Hiko

BenBoulder
WA, 261 posts
19 Jul 2014 11:03AM
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Hiko said..
Wow great job great description Thanks I will give that a shot for the forward lower end
As my step is just an oval it is easy to just put sections of PVC pipe in the top at the rear
but not so at the front. Cheers Hiko



Hiko I like your PVC wedges idea. Keep It Simple.

ben.

Hiko
1229 posts
19 Jul 2014 12:24PM
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Yes they work well at the top Drift wood off the beach works well also but not so good at the bottom which is where Chooks
masterpiece will shine I think

aus230
WA, 1660 posts
20 Jul 2014 2:05PM
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Great build chook, the mast adjustment plate inside the mast post is what I have used on my yachts for several years, works we'll and have never ha a problem. now where is the class5

landyacht
WA, 5921 posts
20 Jul 2014 8:42PM
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chook, I just read that you used never seize.
the zincand ally types react with salt so be warned , the copper type works well on salt

Chook2
WA, 1249 posts
20 Jul 2014 9:34PM
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Ahh......That explains why I've been getting some pitting on the 20mm shafting in particular.

Mine that I'm using is nickel based, I have both types here though, so thanks for that.

I have been trying "Vaseline" on the removable axles and it works really well too, although it weeps in the heat.

No time for a new class 5, Vic.
I'll run with the "Blue terror" I have. She's a darlin'.

Hiko
1229 posts
21 Jul 2014 6:23PM
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When I worked in the Salt refinery we used nickel anti seize
as I remember it was the one recommended and least reactive to most things
Graphite pits stainless steel as I recall
Hiko



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