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mine is 1"

I welded up the mild steel; had a real welder weld up the aluminum pieces to make the step. Since the mast was laying down it was easy to grind the aluminum so that it fit tight to the mast insides. The aluminum is isolated from the steel by the manner in which the bolting takes place in the G-10.

From the Peanut Gallery Chris, I haven't gotten around to addressing the principal reason my mast step needed replacing but your thread has me thinking of solutions. It is clear that the anchor locker, draining thru the boat to the only bilge contributed to the deterioration of my mast step...

Thickened epoxy, for sure. Progress pics. Tri-axial fabric layed up against edges of base plate to seal off the bottom and provide additional shear. Replacing the sole is a greater challenge than removing it. As I do this, I realize how crucial "quality control" is at a factory. And really, it...

Here is a couple of pics.

Found the pics but am not up to the challenge of attaching to this thread. Thought I was reasonably equipped. HELP

I will dig out a few pics this weekend.

I did indeed wind up replacing my mast step. The original (I think) step was held in place by four 3/8" bolts lagged into the lead keel. These had nearly corroded away with the step itself. I elected to use a steel and G-10 affair that raised the overall height so that I could remove an 1-1/2"...

mast step nearly gone I find myself needing to replace the mast step on my 1978 e39. Did you remove or replace yours? Am always trying to reduce my surprises. what did you find? Thanks Chris