we getting into the real nitty gritty of this repair project…  removed the  mast step and supporting bag of feathers, will be replacing feathers with real wood which  hopefully should last at least another 10 years. this is 42 yr old stuff.

we have stripped the hardware off  the   original mizzenmast, and stored for next one.

yes you read me right., next one.   not sure at this point whether it will be a gorgeous one from another 41 formosa or a  repair on this or an aluminum tree cutting a friend has been growing in his roof for a bit of time.  once the marina   manager had us   relocate  the    mast we were working   to the field,  that was end  of that one.  cannot access   for  work, we will sell to   highest bidder.