My gooseneck groove has seen the ravages of time. It's tore out in a two inch section where the sail was most set up, pulling out the spar extrusion a bit, thus widening the groove. I don't like hammering back as that would remove the temper and the whole mast would have a weak section. The whole length is 10 inches.
I am going to insert a slotted square 6061 aluminum section, and to help get it in, I'm going to cut the spar grooves down 1/4 inch. The bottom section where the cut stops may be a weak point for the whole spar and bending forces may cave it in. So I wonder if there is any real concern here, as the guy wires form the strength.
But my question is, can I fill this section of spar with FG fill and the pipe section(outlined in green) to make up for the loss strength to this section. The fill area will be about 6inches deep. The last concern is does the FG impart some corrosion factors being right up against the aluminum and in a closed humid area?
I haven't started working on it yet so I'm open to other ideas.
Thanks.
I am going to insert a slotted square 6061 aluminum section, and to help get it in, I'm going to cut the spar grooves down 1/4 inch. The bottom section where the cut stops may be a weak point for the whole spar and bending forces may cave it in. So I wonder if there is any real concern here, as the guy wires form the strength.
But my question is, can I fill this section of spar with FG fill and the pipe section(outlined in green) to make up for the loss strength to this section. The fill area will be about 6inches deep. The last concern is does the FG impart some corrosion factors being right up against the aluminum and in a closed humid area?
I haven't started working on it yet so I'm open to other ideas.
Thanks.