Mast Boot wrap

[nquigley]

I installed a self-bonding mast boot wrap several years ago, but cannot recall what I used. It now has developed many small holes. I need a wrap, not a formed boot as the mast will not be removed.
What do y’all recommend (or, not recommend)? I see 2 options at WM.

 

[Loren Beach]

Whatever you wrap the mast penetration with, be Sure to cover it with a Sunbrella (r) boot to keep the UV away. Pix in my blog.
If you are not pulling the spar, you can used a self-amalgamating material to tightly wrap the spar and collar fitting.

O34 - Mast Wedges & Gaiter, (Kenyon spar, O-34)

Back a couple decades ago, I replaced the factory hardwood wedges. They had put in four, with longer ones on each side. There were "corner" areas with no wedging/support, and it seemed like there should be more continuous support all the way...

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[c.gustafson]

Several years ago, I had some leakage at the mast boot on my '87 38-200. I purchased an innertube for a small tire (my recollection is that the innertube was for a wheelbarrow) and then cut the innertube so that it would wrap around the mast a couple times. I used some sort of sealant at the top portion of the innertube and, of course, used large metal hose clamps at the top and bottom of the innertube. And then I wrapped the "mast boot" with relatively wide, white mast boot tape. No leaks over the last 5 years.

 

[Christian Williams]

Sunbrella mast gaiter (see Loren's post) made with home sewing machine and Velcro closure.

Seal is provided by stretchy boot tape underneath, but is vulnerable to UV.

 

[Tin Kicker]

Replace as needed.

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[Sam Vickery]

Many years ago (advanced age does not allow to remember when exactly) I use Spartite on my 1986 32-3. Fantastic stuff. no leaks and the mast is still up.

Sam
1986 32-3
M25 engine
Dana Point, Ca.