Replacing/repairing a Typhoon mast?

[Alan Stewart]

The Typhoon Weekender I purchased came with a broken mast (some 4-5' above the cabintop on a deck-stepped rig), and a full-length "replacement" extrusion of a slightly larger and more robust design. I see my options as being either to try and have the original mast repaired by "sleeving" a new piece inside of the break (if indeed possible), or transferring all of the hardware and sheaves to the 10% +/- larger bare extrusion. I had intended to do the latter and have already begun the process, but am concerned about 1) locating a larger tabernacle to fit and 2) whether the increased (albeit marginal), weight aloft will affect overall performance of the boat. Any thoughts out there? Of course option #3 would be to try and locate another (used) Typhoon mast, or purchase a new extrusion for $600-$800(?). I'd much rather put the funds towards some other piece of equipment... Thanks for your input!

[Dick Villamil]

tough decisions ahead. I know of other boats that have repeired the mast with no problem. However the internal halyards and relatively small dmiension mast section would not make this an easy task. If it were my decision, I would sell the new extrusion, look for a used mast - where a Typhoon hull has been damaged beyond repair and then turn the broken mast into a flagpole. You could buy a new mast - look of this board for those who have done it. This would allow you to upgrade the hardware on the mast instead of using the existing hardware.