mast/boom restore/repair on a cd33

[swisscatfive]

hi all, next up on my project list...the rig. the mast is original (spartan cd-5) and it's been fitted with an external roller furling for the main (reef-rite system?) and i would VERY MUCH like to take it off. so, that's one question...can i somewhat simply remove the roller furling and just use the main halyard? next question, the boom is not original and is part of that reef-rite system...new boom? is rig rite my only/best option for that? and, my last question...sorry, lots of questions tonight...the mast is painted, i'm guessing with awlgrip, and has a lot of nicks and scratches, etc. i haven't seen any corrosion, but some of the scratches are down to the aluminum. can i sand, prime, paint? this is probably a can of worms, but one that i gotta open...thanks for any/all help!

[Jim Walsh]

Pictures would help to ascertain how much, if any, modifications were done to your mast during installation of the furling system. A photo of the boom would be helpful also. Normally with the mainsail furling systems the original boom is used. People would shy away from considering mainsail furling if the cost of of a proprietary boom was part of the installation cost.
I had a mainsail furling system on a previous boat and the only modifications to the mast were two externally fastened brackets, one near the masthead and one just above the gooseneck. My original boom was used and my original mainsail was merely modified to slip into the groove in the solid furling rod.
Touching up the paint on your mast and boom should be easy but it would be nice to know what paint was applied, Imron, Awlgrip, etc.

[John Stone]

Swisscatfive,
If you are looking for a new boom . . . I have a complete CD 36 Rig Rite CD-5 mast and boom in my yard. The boom will need to have the fittings removed, sanded, and painted but is otherwise in good shape. I live just up the road from you in Swansboro, NC. Let me know if you are interested. I am sure we can work out a reasonable price that you would be happy with.

John

[swisscatfive]

hi jim, took me a couple days to get up to the boat, but here are some pics...i actually removed the roller furling this weekend, and it seems to be ok. according to my owner's manual, awlgrip was applied to the mast, but i don't have any information beyond that. thanks for your help!

Pictures would help to ascertain how much, if any, modifications were done to your mast during installation of the furling system. A photo of the boom would be helpful also. Normally with the mainsail furling systems the original boom is used. People would shy away from considering mainsail furling if the cost of of a proprietary boom was part of the installation cost.
I had a mainsail furling system on a previous boat and the only modifications to the mast were two externally fastened brackets, one near the masthead and one just above the gooseneck. My original boom was used and my original mainsail was merely modified to slip into the groove in the solid furling rod.
Touching up the paint on your mast and boom should be easy but it would be nice to know what paint was applied, Imron, Awlgrip, etc.

[John Stone]

Swisscatfive, I responded to your PM.