A Dust Storm Strikes while we Refurbish the Mast | Land Rats | EP15
November 1, 2020 · 12 min · 280 views
What this video covers
The crew strips the standing rigging and hardware from a mast that has sat idle for four to five years.0:58 They remove the old VHF antenna and navigation system, noting fire-damaged electrical cables that require replacement.1:35 To ensure proper paint adhesion, they sand the aluminum mast with an orbital sander to remove oxidation before applying an etch primer.6:19 A dust storm complicates the preparation process, leaving debris on the surfaces.3:14 The team uses an automotive 2K paint, identical to the product previously applied to the hull, and sprays the mast using an inexpensive spray gun.9:05 They leave the internal halyards inside the mast during the painting process to avoid re-threading difficulties, masking the ropes to prevent overspray.6:01 After allowing the first side to dry completely to avoid imprints, they flip the mast to finish the remaining side.10:28 The project concludes with the mast primed and painted, while the installation of the wind vane and winches is deferred until the mast is stepped.11:56
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