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Post by chrisw1311 on Feb 27, 2013 19:07:56 GMT
I have a 1989 Eolia with a damaged mastfoot casting any ideas on having it repaired or can I still obtain a replacement from somewhere, can anyone help thanks Chris
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Post by MalcolmP on Feb 28, 2013 8:08:41 GMT
Hi Chris
I was going to suggest Z spars, but then saw your other post on the noticeboard.
Might it be possible to get both parts - IE foot and shoe from a similar size section from another maker or a newer Z spar section? realise that means replacing the mast deck shoe as well, but can't think of much else short of asking someone to replicate the casting which no doubt would be prohibitively expensive.
Do let the the board know how you get on, as getting replacement parts for the older Jeanneau's will obviously become increasingly difficult, so solutions and fixes will be of interest and importance
Malcolm
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Post by chrisw1311 on Mar 1, 2013 21:36:41 GMT
Malcolm thanks for the reply z spars have been very helpful and can match another base and foot to fit my size of mast but it would end up 4" shorter so all my rigging would have to be changed and also the halyards come out of the side of the mast and not at the base which mine does, im taking it to an Engineering firm on Monday as they say they can weld aluminium hopefully that will be the answer Chris
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Post by MalcolmP on Mar 1, 2013 21:57:50 GMT
Hi Chris
Do let us know how it all works out
good luck
Malcolm
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