Spartite removal/installation

[TonyB]

Hey folks,
kicking this thread back up! I just pulled the mast on my F 40/40. It came up and out very nicely, but I expected the ring to come with the mast. Instead both the metal ring and the urethane ring at the partners/deck stayed in place and the mast slid up and out no problem.
The urethane ring (I have no idea what it is) seems to be in very good shape and I don't see any reason to replace it. So I am wondering about re-instal. Do I just coat the inside of the urethane ring liberally with vaseline and have the yard try to slide it back in and line it up?

Thanks!
Tony

[RadioZephyr]

Pretty much. I don't have a ton of experience with Spartite, but I do know that the ring stays where it is and does not go with the mast.

[bad]

Restepping the Mast would be easier with the ring on the mast, not in the deck. If you had any leaks through the ring, consider casting a new one. Look in this thread for the correct material. It need not be Spar tight.