Mast Boot

[EGregerson]

I replaced the mast boot on my 87 E34 2 years ago; didn't realize it at the time as the mast was out, but it didn't fit over the rim properly (altho it fit the mast fine); it's been a pain so this year i decided to get the right one from rig rite. they sent me the same thing... for a 4873 Kenyon mast . Got off the phone today after sending them pics; they said that as mine is a stainless mast collar, Kenyon only made aluminum collars, so i need to find out who made this one. I attached a photo; anyone recognize the work?

 

[treilley]

That appears to me the same plate as I have on my 35. I deceided to go generic on mine and it works flawlessly.

http://www.ssicustomplastics.com/mastboot.htm

 

[rwthomas1]

I'll second the recommendation for the SSI generic boot. Have one on my E38 and it works great. RT

 

[EGregerson]

ssi

thanks tim; that's an ssi i have on there; and ssi was the original (correct) one. they're just across the river in MD. Guess i'll have to pay them a visit.

 

[Russell Skinner]

My rigger recommends an adhesive rudder sheet, used in roofing, called "Ice and Water Sheild". It stopped my leaks, but needs to be protected frome UV rays. A simple and cheap solution to an old and difficult problem.

 

[e38 owner]

inner tube mast boot

Nigel Calder's book about boat maintenance and repair has a Mastboot made from an old truck inner tube.

I made one about 6 years ago as per the instructions and covered it with a canvas wrap. I added a little silicone in the sail track above and below the vang attatchment.

It has been the best mast boot I have ever had. It works very well.
The tire store gave me the old inner tube for free although I had to wait a few days until they could find one

 

[rwthomas1]

My rigger recommends an adhesive rudder sheet, used in roofing, called "Ice and Water Sheild". It stopped my leaks, but needs to be protected frome UV rays. A simple and cheap solution to an old and difficult problem.

I'm a roofer not a rigger and no way, no how would I put Ice&Water on my boat! It works a little too well. Once that stuff goes on and sits for a while it won't come off. Not without lots of scraping and cussing. I can't get it off plywood so I can't see how its gonna come off the mast and collar.

RT

 

[Shaggy]

I recently replaced my decomposing, ancient mast boot with this adhesive mast boot tape from Windblown Products.

http://www.windblownproducts.com/product.sc?categoryId=1&productId=1

I read about it in one of the sailing mags.

I am not affiliated in any way, just very satisfied with the product! Great customer support over the phone, too.