Hi All
I am new to this forum and have recently acquired a 1973 Daysailer II. In cleaning and setting up, I noticed something about where the base of the tabernacle and casting meets the lower part of the mast. There is some give and play here, and it looks like the casting was bonded to the lower part of the mast with a goopy adhesive that is no longer affective.
I can raise lower part of the tabernacle from the base of the mast about 1/4" - 1/2". Should I be concerned about this? How does this affect the stability of the mast when sails are raised? I guess I am imagining my mast flying off of the base in a gust, but wanted to ask if my concerns are valid.
Are there suggestions on how to better secure the casting to the lower part of the mast?
I will attempt to add photos. (fingers crossed)