I pulled my mast in March and found the match to the original boot on www.rigrite.comThe mast boot on Dana is failing. Over the years we've tried a number of options. I think the ultra violet light simply breaks down the material. Does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement that works and will last more than a few years?
Jim
I do the same thing. The shape of a tire tube when cut works out the the exact correct shape to have a different circumference top and bottom. It's very simple and effective.Tom: I'll try and measure it tomorrow.
Jim: Have used a car inner tube for many years. Tube around mast, hose clamp at upper part, tube folded down over hose clamp, tube cut to fit mast and down to deck area. tube joint sealed with silicone facing aft. second hose clamp at deck area secured to deck flange holding tube there. Piece of sunbrella cut to cover ugly hose and sealed with Velcro facing aft, matches dodger and sail cover. Is many years old.
Dick
Yeah, I've known them to be that way for at least 12 years. Both of my boats have used Kenyon spars, so I've been arguing with them for longer than I'd like. Their customer service has been panned in numerous places across the internet. They're certainly not doing themselves any favors by keeping her on. She must the owner/owner's wife/owner's daughter.Rigrite is the rudest company i have ever known. I have no clue how they stay in business with that lady answering their phone.
Wow. I was told that I don't know what I am doing and they did not want to waste any more time with me. In another exchange, I was told that I don't have an understanding of how to measure. I replied, "I've had a bit of engineering in my past and the I feel competent enough to know that the dominions that were posted on their site were off from what I measured". Paraphrasing their reply, "I must have gone to a horrible university". This was two years ago and my blood is boiling just thinking about that experience!Same experience here. I was trying to get some hatch dogs they had. I felt like I was nearly told to "just go away". It's amazing. Worthless company and service.