Thought I’d write the first comment, does anyone read these apart from me? Anyway, sorry about the sound quality in this, I was struggling with the wind but hopefully with the new mic’s now purchased that problem will go away. Thanks again for watching.
Of course it’s almost as entertaining as your great content. But then again from one tradesman to another it’s enjoyable watching another tradesman do their thing.
The artificial light in the workshop makes the colour look wrong but it’s fine on the boat. Thanks for watching. To be fair I had the colour matched gel made for me by someone that is very skilled at matching, also a lot faster and better than I could do it.
Maybe I missed the explanation but it appeared you ground the aft end of the mast hole flush with the coach roof but left the forward end a bit proud. How did you arrive at the angle to get the correct fit?
Awesome job! I've just found a split in the base of my mast. Fun times. So I may end up having to get a new one at some point. I'll just have to bodge something for the time being. Urgh, boats.
@@RefitandSail I don't think it's drastic. About 60mm non opening crack up from the port side of the step. Just gonna brace it with something for the time being 🙈
@@BumblingSailor oh dear, it’s a pretty low stress rig on a co26 so may be ok. Send me a pic by email if you like abs I’ll give you a view on it. (Or is it in your latest video?)
Excellent job. A pity you did not show how you did cut out the spaces for the bolts and nuts underneath, without scratching the "headliner". Would have been very interesting to see. Best.
Hi Yann, it’s a Pre-mixed polyester filler/adhesive (it is Pre thickened and includes glass strands) not sure if the brand I use would be available where you are but I am sure there will be something very similar in the chandlery.
I love a cunning plan, especially when the end product comes out looking so well! Those original gold masts - were they painted that color, or from some sort of treatment?
You always do such nice work and make it look easy. One question, when you put the flat base ring on the deck, I know you stuck the little piece of wood under the front to hold it up....but did you make the ring level or was that not a concern?
Thanks. The ring is fitted to be close as horizontal as possible, the mast should pass though it at close to 90 deg. Absolute horizontal or vertical are all relative on a boat with so many curved surfaces and on a moving sea!
@@RefitandSail Makes sense, thanks for taking the time to answer. I enjoy your how-to videos....I use your techniques and tips when working on my boat.
The adhesive filler I used for bonding the ring to the deck is prethickened (probably with somthing like cabosil) and also have fine chipped glass strands in it. It’s good for quick non structural repairs! I say non structural but it’s bonding strength is very good if the surfaces are well prepped.
Thanks. We could have done that if buying the stick from one of the other mast manufacturers but in the end the customer wanted to go with a Selden mast and either way I was going to have to fit a deck ring of some sort to allow the lines to be led aft and in the grand scheme this was a pretty small job.
Yes absolutely, the deck ring needs a bedding compound or sealant between it and the deck. I mostly use Sabatack 750xl but there are lots of alternatives.
@@TheFlyingPlectrum ah, right, I do quite a lot off camera for the sake of expediency and try to talk about it after, I’m on the clock for my client and sometimes I just have to crack on without the camera. Before placing I made sure alignment was all good and then drew the location line around the moulding before grinding back the deck.
God, You're good. But the part you couldn't film is important to me. What tool(s) did you use to cut out the deck under the ring? Why not cut before you installed the ring? Thanks, G.
I cut the deck using the same oscillating tool used to remove the old GRP upstand/collar but with a long plunge-cut blade. I cut it after I installed the flat area because I wanted to put the Selden deck ring in the hole and draw around the inside so I only removed what was necessary rather than over-enlarging the hole. Hope that makes sense.
When you include all the additional items needed such as lights, vhf antenna, new boom, gas-strut rod kicker, standing and running rigging and numerous other bits and bobs you are into 12-14k (inc vat). The mast on its own is about 6k
New mast will comply with the co32 one-design class specification so no taller or change in rig dimensions. It would be nice to see if there was any weight difference between old and new masts but I doubt it will make a fundamental difference in the performance of the boat. A taller carbon rig on the other hand would be interesting…
Thought I’d write the first comment, does anyone read these apart from me? Anyway, sorry about the sound quality in this, I was struggling with the wind but hopefully with the new mic’s now purchased that problem will go away. Thanks again for watching.
Oh yes we read them and thanks for the tip about using a hoop or the PFTE tape holder to draw a line around an object, very good.
Oh yes, we do!
If possible, you should have posted this question at the end, to check how many of us are reading all of the comments 😂😂😂
Yes, I do. Every one, every episode.
Of course it’s almost as entertaining as your great content. But then again from one tradesman to another it’s enjoyable watching another tradesman do their thing.
I do read them. Good to see others do as well
Next time, use a sheet of mylar on your desk. It releases immidiately and easily from gelcoat and polyester.
Nice work!
You're a talented craftsman and it's great You're willing to share your experience with us
You are as inspirational as Leo Goulden with his Tally Ho project. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Huge thanks, keep it going! 😁🙌🏻
Thanks very much for the very kind comment.
great series, old school gasket paper (as used in a car cylinder head of old) is good for making a very accurate template
If the day job goes badly you have a future in bespoke toilet set manufacture!😂
Haha, good plan!
Not as much sanding as I’d have liked - gutted! Neat job.
Haha, sorry I will try harder next time!
Spot on. Love to see others sand. 😀
Thanks for the videos! Fun watching YOU work haha! Cheers from Montana USA no contessas here unfortunately lol
Looked sideways at one of the laminates, looked off color and then I saw the deck color. Nice work as usual. 👍
The artificial light in the workshop makes the colour look wrong but it’s fine on the boat. Thanks for watching. To be fair I had the colour matched gel made for me by someone that is very skilled at matching, also a lot faster and better than I could do it.
Very nice work
really well done
your attention to detail is as always ...OVER the TOP
What great work! 🏆
Black boot polish for gasket imprinting.
second comment, i enjoy your work and appreciate the time you put in. there is always something new to learn. thanks
Thanks Bruce!
super
Great job!👍
Brilliant video
Thanks Joe. Looking forward to getting with the refit on Lottie, the owner and I have a cunning (secret) plan…. 😉
Maybe I missed the explanation but it appeared you ground the aft end of the mast hole flush with the coach roof but left the forward end a bit proud. How did you arrive at the angle to get the correct fit?
Awesome job! I've just found a split in the base of my mast. Fun times. So I may end up having to get a new one at some point. I'll just have to bodge something for the time being. Urgh, boats.
Ahh, mr bumbling sailor, sorry to hear that but you may be able to get it repaired, depends how bad it is.
@@RefitandSail I don't think it's drastic. About 60mm non opening crack up from the port side of the step. Just gonna brace it with something for the time being 🙈
@@BumblingSailor oh dear, it’s a pretty low stress rig on a co26 so may be ok. Send me a pic by email if you like abs I’ll give you a view on it. (Or is it in your latest video?)
And the masck? An optional? Do you like to breathe the dust?
Excellent job. A pity you did not show how you did cut out the spaces for the bolts and nuts underneath, without scratching the "headliner". Would have been very interesting to see. Best.
Can’t give all the trade secrets away 😉
Really enjoy your work. Could let us know the brand of filler you used to mount the new mast disc with???
Hello Georges, I love your videos, I'm learning a lot. Can you tell us what pink glue you use to glue your new mast support? Yann - Mahina SV
Hi Yann, it’s a Pre-mixed polyester filler/adhesive (it is Pre thickened and includes glass strands) not sure if the brand I use would be available where you are but I am sure there will be something very similar in the chandlery.
@@RefitandSail Thx Georges! Do you have the name of the brand?
@@yannmolon5133 I will WhatsApp you a picture.
I love a cunning plan, especially when the end product comes out looking so well! Those original gold masts - were they painted that color, or from some sort of treatment?
Anodised gold, probably looked nice when new but looking very tired now. If we had kept the mast it was going to get painted.
🍁🤠
Great job. Is there a seal under the new deck ring to stop moisture running or dripping in?
Sealant between deck ring and deck. Then the normal rubber gaiter or boot between deck ring and mast.
You always do such nice work and make it look easy. One question, when you put the flat base ring on the deck, I know you stuck the little piece of wood under the front to hold it up....but did you make the ring level or was that not a concern?
Thanks. The ring is fitted to be close as horizontal as possible, the mast should pass though it at close to 90 deg. Absolute horizontal or vertical are all relative on a boat with so many curved surfaces and on a moving sea!
@@RefitandSail Makes sense, thanks for taking the time to answer. I enjoy your how-to videos....I use your techniques and tips when working on my boat.
great video as always. Many thanks. can i ask what resin you were using and what you used to thicken it for the filling? Cheers!
The adhesive filler I used for bonding the ring to the deck is prethickened (probably with somthing like cabosil) and also have fine chipped glass strands in it. It’s good for quick non structural repairs! I say non structural but it’s bonding strength is very good if the surfaces are well prepped.
Beautiful videos, love it, just a rooky question from me, why don´t you just order a new mast that will fit the old deck ring?
Thanks. We could have done that if buying the stick from one of the other mast manufacturers but in the end the customer wanted to go with a Selden mast and either way I was going to have to fit a deck ring of some sort to allow the lines to be led aft and in the grand scheme this was a pretty small job.
@@RefitandSail Thank you for the explanation, great work, keep filming it.
Nice Job! Just wondering if you used or need to use a sealant under the deck ring? Thanks!
Yes absolutely, the deck ring needs a bedding compound or sealant between it and the deck. I mostly use Sabatack 750xl but there are lots of alternatives.
Alignment?
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@@RefitandSail I didn't see you mark or measure fore aft alignment. As the deck ring won't allow any twist I thought this might be useful.
@@TheFlyingPlectrum ah, right, I do quite a lot off camera for the sake of expediency and try to talk about it after, I’m on the clock for my client and sometimes I just have to crack on without the camera. Before placing I made sure alignment was all good and then drew the location line around the moulding before grinding back the deck.
God, You're good. But the part you couldn't film is important to me.
What tool(s) did you use to cut out the deck under the ring?
Why not cut before you installed the ring?
Thanks, G.
I cut the deck using the same oscillating tool used to remove the old GRP upstand/collar but with a long plunge-cut blade. I cut it after I installed the flat area because I wanted to put the Selden deck ring in the hole and draw around the inside so I only removed what was necessary rather than over-enlarging the hole. Hope that makes sense.
@@RefitandSail Got it. Thanks, G.
We already lost but most are to ignorant to realize it
Can I be cheeky and ask roughly the price of a new contessa 32 Selden mast?
When you include all the additional items needed such as lights, vhf antenna, new boom, gas-strut rod kicker, standing and running rigging and numerous other bits and bobs you are into 12-14k (inc vat). The mast on its own is about 6k
New mast, new boat!
I've always wondered what an old non-IOR hull would do with a modern spar. Is the new mast the same height as the old?
New mast will comply with the co32 one-design class specification so no taller or change in rig dimensions. It would be nice to see if there was any weight difference between old and new masts but I doubt it will make a fundamental difference in the performance of the boat. A taller carbon rig on the other hand would be interesting…
Love your videos!
(But please do wear PPE..... your lungs have to last you a lifetime)
You’re absolutely right!
Grinding fiberglass with no mask? Yikes!
Agree it’s not advisable… I normally do!
Good video. But that music is annoying.