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Hello,

I have a Sailstar Explorer, a Daysailer copy. I bought it from a man who snapped the mast in 2. I now have a new mast, that is slightly different dimensions than the original. I had a setup similar to what is pictured, and being new to sailing, I'm wondering if something like this is best to go with again, or some other option might be better? In case the picture doesn't come through, it's a U shaped metal collar that mounts to the short mast section that is permanently affixed from the deck to the cabin roof.

Thank you~
Peter.

Looks like the slots allow the mast to hinge without using an actual hinge in the mast step. Different from the typical fixture used on most split-mast DS, where there is an actual hinge.

If the mast fits and supports adding the hinge at the location needed, I can't immediately think of a reason why this shouldn't work for your new mast. But perhaps we'll get someone to chime in who's used a design like this.

To be clear, this is not what I have. This is the closest I could find to what was once use on this boat, but it's the wrong size and is damaged beyond use. I was simply using this picture to show what was there in the past, and I need to start anew, and am looking for the best suggestions.
Thank you,
Peter.

It's called a tabernacle. That design is not typically used on a Daysailer, but it should work. Lots of other boats use them.

Are the castings the typical arrangement?
I am ultimately looking for advice on various ways to do it and pros/cons of those choices.
Thanks,
Peter.

This is my original set-up.

And here's my new mast, slightly different dimensions, 2 5/8" x 2 7/8".

Waterbug, if your new mast does not exactly match your old fittings, you may be able to make an aluminum adapter:



My replacement mast was slightly larger than the original. I drilled and tapped for machine screws, filled the gaps with 3M 5200, and screwed everything together. You could use epoxy instead of 5200. Using plastic shims (old milk jugs) and teflon thread sealer between aluminum and stainless steel parts will help prevent corrosion.


Here's what mine looks like assembled. The black stuff is Poor Man's Layout Dye, a.k.a. magic marker. Comes right off with denatured alcohol.