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Installation notes for those who are interested in using Spartite to replace your mast boot and wedges (sorry, I didn't get pictures during the job):
The small size kit was plenty to do a Tartan 37 mast (I bought large but will be ebaying I guess, the can will rust away before I need it again). If a friend splits the cost of a large kit you'll be all set. I did use all the modeling clay provided in the large kit though, pick up extra at an art supply store if you buy just the small kit. I wanted extra on hand for any leaks during the pour.
You build the dam at the bottom of the partners using the foam (it's home-store pipe insulation, cheaply available locally) to support the modeling clay that provides the seal. I split the pipe foam at the seam and it was just tight enough to squeeze into the gap and make a floor for the clay about an inch up into the partners.
Double check that you sealed the mast track well before pouring--the stuff is like blue-honey and gets everywhere. Have acetone on hand for clean up before it sets. Have someone below with a bright light to detect leaks.
I taped the surface of the mast above the final height of the pour--it's hard to keep from getting any on the mast even if you squeeze the cup. remove this tape immediately after pour.
You'll need qtips or something simliar to coat the partners with petroleum jelly prior to pouring the epoxy--my fingers were too big to get into the gaps at the front and back. Make sure you don't get any vaseline on the things you want to have sealed! (Mast, track) Coat the entire mold release line, you don't have to glop it on but don't want to miss anywhere or else it will be tough to unstep the mast.
The latex foam mast wedges that Tartan uses are a pain to remove, expect extra time from the spartite directions--took me almost 3 hours in total. I'll keep the foam wedges but don't think I'll be going back to them.
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