Had a smidge of corrosion underneath the boom vang plate.
Took the Dremel wire wheel to it and got to shiny metal.
Epoxy paint being applied:
The whole mast could use a paint job, but we’re on a tight schedule here.
Did the top while we were was at it.
Nicole prepped it up.
Nice an pretty for any aircraft flying overhead.
And this thing?
It’s shot. Electrical connections inside are corroded and broken. A replacement is pretty expensive. Stay tuned – we going to try to make our own!
We had erosion under our boom vane plate, unbeknownst to us, and that was the reason that our boom snapped in half. It snapped right in half during a big gust of wind and tore our main sail. I am amazed that you even though to look for erosion! Great job, guys!
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