Back a couple decades ago, I replaced the factory hardwood wedges. They had put in four, with longer ones on each side. There were "corner" areas with no wedging/support, and it seemed like there should be more continuous support all the way around. I made these out of teak scrap and they are still in fine condition, so were reused.
Each one is L shaped so there is a 'shoulder' on top to keep it from dropping thru. As before, I put a layer of sealant around the top of them so they do not have any tendency to shift or move out of place.
They just do their job, secure and dry under a new vinyl cover.
The cover was folded down and the larger "hose clamp" holds it tightly to the SS raised flange. Last, there is a Sunbrella cover over the vinyl to keep UV from degrading it.
I believe that most later Ericson and Olson boats have a similar SS plate and mast penetration, so this may help visualize what is inside the mast cover.
(Older) Picture now added-- of the area with the UV protection "gaiter' in place.
And now adding pix of the new boot in place, before it gets covered over with a new gaiter.
And a new picture of the new Sunbrella(r) gaiter in place, and all of the turning blocks and running rigging is easy to see, also.
Each one is L shaped so there is a 'shoulder' on top to keep it from dropping thru. As before, I put a layer of sealant around the top of them so they do not have any tendency to shift or move out of place.
They just do their job, secure and dry under a new vinyl cover.
The cover was folded down and the larger "hose clamp" holds it tightly to the SS raised flange. Last, there is a Sunbrella cover over the vinyl to keep UV from degrading it.
I believe that most later Ericson and Olson boats have a similar SS plate and mast penetration, so this may help visualize what is inside the mast cover.
(Older) Picture now added-- of the area with the UV protection "gaiter' in place.
And now adding pix of the new boot in place, before it gets covered over with a new gaiter.
And a new picture of the new Sunbrella(r) gaiter in place, and all of the turning blocks and running rigging is easy to see, also.