I made a template of cardboard for the mast step support, and got an excellent fit for this. Next it is tacked in place with a little epoxy grout.
Great care was take to get the 3 degrees aft and centered.
Then, epoxy grout is added to the platform supports 3/4 X 3/4 and placed level. when this sets, I will fillet and tape in place.
Having a few of these lead weights hanging around has been very helpful during the build. Wear gloves and wash your hands.
to date...I have used four disposable chip brushes, lost two when I forgot to clean them. Also have used about 1 gallon of epoxy to tape and fillet so far, as well as a tub of cabosil style filler. will need to order more of this next week when I put the keel batten in.
and...a few hours later.
It looks as if I may have missed the location by 1/2" too high and forward. If its an issue, I will spile on a couple of inches to the rear of the step and add some support. a 3" tube located 17 1/2" on center off the deck will land about 1.75" on center in. just enough. In hind sight, This piece could be made a few inches longer without hurting anything. The most important measurement is from the deck hole to the platform as the mast tube will only be about 22" long when completed.
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