Another silly question !
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Another silly question !
Still getting my first Macgregor 26X into shape and pulled the mast off the boat to replace the spreaders and tips. I was checking the wind direction gizmo trying to figure out how it works when i noticed that there is no cap on the top of the mast. Just an open tube. Is this right? Just seems that there should be a cap to keep rain and stuff from traversing the length of the mast onto the cabin rooftop. I would want a cap of sorts .....or something. just me. I checked BWY for a part like this but could not find a mast cap. Did the mast have a cap or some sort of termination when it was built and mine is just gone?
Thanks,
Stan
Thanks,
Stan
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Re: Another silly question !
Stan, the mast doesn't have an end cap, just an open hole. It has never been a problem for me here the Pacific Northwest, I did have some swallows try to build a nest in it once though.
PaulT.
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Re: Another silly question !
I too thought there should be a cap on the top of the mast
back when I first got my X. I assumed it had gotten lost. I
ran across mast caps for the X somewhere on the internet.
I can't remember where. But for $10 I ordered it and it fit
perfect. A couple of screws to secure it and its been there
for years. CG
back when I first got my X. I assumed it had gotten lost. I
ran across mast caps for the X somewhere on the internet.
I can't remember where. But for $10 I ordered it and it fit
perfect. A couple of screws to secure it and its been there
for years. CG
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Re: Another silly question !
Wise to cap off the top of mast, no telling how many Gulls have craped down that hole thinking it was a Outhouse. Causing short wiring to have a short life.
Best to protect your private parts regarding the inners of your pole/ stick.
Dave
Best to protect your private parts regarding the inners of your pole/ stick.
Dave
SeaGriff wrote:I too thought there should be a cap on the top of the mast
back when I first got my X. I assumed it had gotten lost. I
ran across mast caps for the X somewhere on the internet.
I can't remember where. But for $10 I ordered it and it fit
perfect. A couple of screws to secure it and its been there
for years. CG
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Re: Another silly question !
DaveB wrote:Wise to cap off the top of mast, no telling how many Gulls have craped down that hole thinking it was a Outhouse. Causing short wiring to have a short life.
Best to protect your private parts regarding the inners of your pole/ stick.
Dave
SeaGriff wrote:I too thought there should be a cap on the top of the mast
back when I first got my X. I assumed it had gotten lost. I
ran across mast caps for the X somewhere on the internet.
I can't remember where. But for $10 I ordered it and it fit
perfect. A couple of screws to secure it and its been there
for years. CG
Ha ha! That's too funny - ! The Sea Gulls think it's an out house! You don't want that crap in your mast too! The Sea Gulls over here crap bad stuff that eats the paint off anything!
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Re: Another silly question !
My '96 X has a cap. I just assumed it was from the factory that way. Nothing special. Similar to the old model boom end cap.
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Re: Another silly question !
Swallows are ok, but I draw the line at Amazons...metronome wrote:Stan, the mast doesn't have an end cap, just an open hole. It has never been a problem for me here the Pacific Northwest, I did have some swallows try to build a nest in it once though.
PaulT.
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Re: Another silly question !
But think of the sight to see of an Amazon balancing atop the mast to do so...Catigale wrote:Swallows are ok, but I draw the line at Amazons...metronome wrote:Stan, the mast doesn't have an end cap, just an open hole. It has never been a problem for me here the Pacific Northwest, I did have some swallows try to build a nest in it once though.
PaulT.
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Re: Another silly question !
Arrh! But she might be chased there by Cap'n Flint!Jeff L wrote:But think of the sight to see of an Amazon balancing atop the mast to do so...Catigale wrote:Swallows are ok, but I draw the line at Amazons...metronome wrote:Stan, the mast doesn't have an end cap, just an open hole. It has never been a problem for me here the Pacific Northwest, I did have some swallows try to build a nest in it once though.
PaulT.
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Re: Another silly question !
Stan: Dowser Marine Supplies has a Mast Cap custom made for the 26x. $9.99
Think I will get one for mine as well.
T
Think I will get one for mine as well.
T
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Re: Another silly question !
Hello,
My X came with a mast cap from the factory. Maybe Roger started leaving them off to save money........
My X came with a mast cap from the factory. Maybe Roger started leaving them off to save money........
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Re: Another silly question !
, Don!Maybe Roger started leaving them off to save money........
That or he stopped riveting them on to save money!