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Philip Davis

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Wood replacement air tank and mast base
« on: March 14, 2025, 10:58:48 PM »
Hull 16 suffers wood rot in forward air tank and mast base.  Any recommendations for replacement?

Travis Gregory

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Re: Wood replacement air tank and mast base
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2025, 03:53:05 PM »
Philip,  Check out a few posts in this thread. There is also one in Common maintenance with photos of the process if you plan to do it locally. 

Craig at Elkhorn in Watsonville has done many.
I believe Steve at Shapes of Speed in NC has done some as well. 

Sorry I don't know of anyone familiar with the work in your area. 

One thing I would add, is that the procedure can be done to full restoration without leaving hatches in the v-birth.

Good luck.