tabernacle questioning - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T12:59:37Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A139824&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm going to replace my woode…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2020-12-26:2195841:Comment:2338162020-12-26T19:03:36.071ZNeilRhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NeilRogers
<p>I'm going to replace my wooden T26 mast with an aluminium one and will use a version of these plans so kindly provided by Jerry. Thank you Jerry!</p>
<p>I'm going to replace my wooden T26 mast with an aluminium one and will use a version of these plans so kindly provided by Jerry. Thank you Jerry!</p> I am in a the mast step build…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2020-10-17:2195841:Comment:1918462020-10-17T06:53:22.112ZAnna Berryhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AnnaBerry
<p>I am in a the mast step building phase of the project. I found an aluminium mast, and these mast step ideas are really good, I will probably build a version of one of these.</p>
<p>I have a couple of questions. have any of you experienced damage to the mast from if pounding into the stainless step?</p>
<p>Has anyone fabricated an insert for the mast to have more area on the step? If no damage then I guess not needed.</p>
<p>Thanks for your support</p>
<p>I am in a the mast step building phase of the project. I found an aluminium mast, and these mast step ideas are really good, I will probably build a version of one of these.</p>
<p>I have a couple of questions. have any of you experienced damage to the mast from if pounding into the stainless step?</p>
<p>Has anyone fabricated an insert for the mast to have more area on the step? If no damage then I guess not needed.</p>
<p>Thanks for your support</p> Hi yeall your right- time to…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-18:2195841:Comment:1400712016-02-18T18:02:19.193Zjohn jameshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/johnjames
<p>Hi yeall your right- time to splash down-spent a little time searching out sources for irrigation pipe suitable to build a mast with . Thanks to the help of my fellow Wharram builders I've got plans that show me pretty well how to do it-it seems like a lot of hassle-I'm thinking about shortcuts, the marine consignment shop will sell me a nice mast for under $1000 a 36 foot mast fully rigged halyard winch and spreaders shrouds to a masthead Rig. Chop off 4 feet and get a aluminum step…</p>
<p>Hi yeall your right- time to splash down-spent a little time searching out sources for irrigation pipe suitable to build a mast with . Thanks to the help of my fellow Wharram builders I've got plans that show me pretty well how to do it-it seems like a lot of hassle-I'm thinking about shortcuts, the marine consignment shop will sell me a nice mast for under $1000 a 36 foot mast fully rigged halyard winch and spreaders shrouds to a masthead Rig. Chop off 4 feet and get a aluminum step fabricated --the shrouds would've gained enough length to be workable.<br/> <br/> <cite>Ann and Neville Clement said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning#2195841Comment139902"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>John,</p>
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<p>Are we gonna splash that boat this summer when we come up? It's about time for that sorta party... I want a ride please.</p>
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</blockquote> We have a a mast foot set up…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-05:2195841:Comment:1400102016-02-05T12:46:50.296ZRobert Sheridanhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RobertSheridan
<p>We have a a mast foot set up exactly as per your option 2 on our Tiki 30 (It could actually be a photo of our boat prior to us adding a pod). It has worked well for about 15 years, my observations on it are: 1) the mast rocks back and forth on the bolt (we are set up for lowering aft) so if it was set up for lowering forward the mast would probably rock less but it might create an upward pull on the fixings. 2) the fitting overhangs the mast beam aft so the bolt area is unsupported, as I…</p>
<p>We have a a mast foot set up exactly as per your option 2 on our Tiki 30 (It could actually be a photo of our boat prior to us adding a pod). It has worked well for about 15 years, my observations on it are: 1) the mast rocks back and forth on the bolt (we are set up for lowering aft) so if it was set up for lowering forward the mast would probably rock less but it might create an upward pull on the fixings. 2) the fitting overhangs the mast beam aft so the bolt area is unsupported, as I said it has not been a problem but I am inclined to add support there when we next have the beams off just to reduce the risk of the pressure on the bolt lifting the front of the plate.</p>
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<p>Robert<br/> <br/> <cite>Jerry S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning#2195841Comment139824"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I had a tabernacle but swapped to a plate when someone gave me the plans to make an aluminium mast on a Tiki 26. I had the plate fabricated. It lowers the mast aft but I suppose it could be changed to lower forward. Pictures attached.</p>
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</blockquote> John, It is a pleasure. Jus…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-03:2195841:Comment:1399932016-02-03T08:48:49.913ZJerry Shttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/JerryS
<p>John, It is a pleasure. Just found some more information. The wall thickness of my mast tube is 3.25mm. For some reason I remember this being an important (minimum?) figure and your mast will be slightly longer. That is probably what Budget Boater said but my imperial-metric conversion ability is rubbish. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>john james said:…</cite></p>
<p>John, It is a pleasure. Just found some more information. The wall thickness of my mast tube is 3.25mm. For some reason I remember this being an important (minimum?) figure and your mast will be slightly longer. That is probably what Budget Boater said but my imperial-metric conversion ability is rubbish. <br/> <br/> <cite>john james said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A139902&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2195841Comment139848"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><br/><i>Jerry these plans for the mast are excellent just what the doctor ordered thank you so much I like the masthead fitting</i></p>
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Are we gonna splash th…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-03:2195841:Comment:1399022016-02-03T04:37:44.530ZAnn and Neville Clementhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/AnnandNevilleClement922
<p>John,</p>
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<p>Are we gonna splash that boat this summer when we come up? It's about time for that sorta party... I want a ride please.</p>
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<p>Ann and Nev </p>
<p>John,</p>
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<p>Are we gonna splash that boat this summer when we come up? It's about time for that sorta party... I want a ride please.</p>
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<p>Ann and Nev </p> Jerry these plans for the mas…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-03:2195841:Comment:1398482016-02-03T01:05:53.168Zjohn jameshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/johnjames
<p><br/><i>Jerry these plans for the mast are excellent just what the doctor ordered thank you so much I like the masthead fitting</i></p>
<p><br/><i>Jerry these plans for the mast are excellent just what the doctor ordered thank you so much I like the masthead fitting</i></p> Jerry S said:
Attached are…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-03:2195841:Comment:1398472016-02-03T00:52:33.742Zjohn jameshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/johnjames
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jerry S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A139741&xg_source=activity#2195841Comment139756"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Attached are plans for a Tiki 26 5 inch diameter aluminium mast. They were given to me by an old friend and do not know where he came by them. I cannot remember the wall thickness of the tube but in Europe it comes in 5 or 6m lengths and as…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Jerry S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A139741&xg_source=activity#2195841Comment139756"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Attached are plans for a Tiki 26 5 inch diameter aluminium mast. They were given to me by an old friend and do not know where he came by them. I cannot remember the wall thickness of the tube but in Europe it comes in 5 or 6m lengths and as Budget Boater says needs to be sleeved together. My mast is 8m and the spare used for the inner sleeves. There is also attached a second option for the mast base which I did not use but would be more robust for self raising.</p>
<p>The plans are not detailed and have my scrawling all over so some interpretation is needed. The mast base was slightly changed as per the photograph I posted earlier. I also added a 4 inch inner sleeve at the top and base for strength. This will require a change to the step.</p>
<p>If I did it again I would - 1. Prime with acid etch primer to properly bond the top coat (tube is not anodised). 2. Use the smallest possible external cleat for the jib halyard as it catches the wingsail when lowering. 3. Possibly reconsider the mast rake. Mine is 4 degrees and without a tabernacle there is no way to adjust it without taking another slice off the base. 4. Strengthen the aluminium mast plate used for the base pin. When raising it bends slightly and needs hammering back. Usually I fit the mast with a crane anyway. Otherwise it all works well.</p>
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I had a taber…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-03:2195841:Comment:1399922016-02-03T00:48:46.351Zjohn jameshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/johnjames
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jerry S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A139741&xg_source=activity#2195841Comment139824"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I had a tabernacle but swapped to a plate when someone gave me the plans to make an aluminium mast on a Tiki 26. I had the plate fabricated. It lowers the mast aft but I suppose it could be changed to lower forward. Pictures…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Jerry S said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/tabernacle-questioning?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A139741&xg_source=activity#2195841Comment139824"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I had a tabernacle but swapped to a plate when someone gave me the plans to make an aluminium mast on a Tiki 26. I had the plate fabricated. It lowers the mast aft but I suppose it could be changed to lower forward. Pictures attached.</p>
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</blockquote> Attached are plans for a Tiki…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2016-02-02:2195841:Comment:1397562016-02-02T11:22:51.090ZJerry Shttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/JerryS
<p>Attached are plans for a Tiki 26 5 inch diameter aluminium mast. They were given to me by an old friend and do not know where he came by them. I cannot remember the wall thickness of the tube but in Europe it comes in 5 or 6m lengths and as Budget Boater says needs to be sleeved together. My mast is 8m and the spare used for the inner sleeves. There is also attached a second option for the mast base which I did not use but would be more robust for self raising.</p>
<p>The plans are not…</p>
<p>Attached are plans for a Tiki 26 5 inch diameter aluminium mast. They were given to me by an old friend and do not know where he came by them. I cannot remember the wall thickness of the tube but in Europe it comes in 5 or 6m lengths and as Budget Boater says needs to be sleeved together. My mast is 8m and the spare used for the inner sleeves. There is also attached a second option for the mast base which I did not use but would be more robust for self raising.</p>
<p>The plans are not detailed and have my scrawling all over so some interpretation is needed. The mast base was slightly changed as per the photograph I posted earlier. I also added a 4 inch inner sleeve at the top and base for strength. This will require a change to the step.</p>
<p>If I did it again I would - 1. Prime with acid etch primer to properly bond the top coat (tube is not anodised). 2. Use the smallest possible external cleat for the jib halyard as it catches the wingsail when lowering. 3. Possibly reconsider the mast rake. Mine is 4 degrees and without a tabernacle there is no way to adjust it without taking another slice off the base. 4. Strengthen the aluminium mast plate used for the base pin. When raising it bends slightly and needs hammering back. Usually I fit the mast with a crane anyway. Otherwise it all works well.</p>
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