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The exterior coating on this mast is well beyond redemption and must be removed
A SCRATCHED AND PITTED MAST
Q: I have an Endeavour 35. Th e mast and boom are very scratched and pitted [see above]. Should I sand to bare aluminum and coat with an aluminum protector like Penetrol, or repaint with something like Brightside?
Marc Ladin, sailmail@sailmagazine.com
