2017 R21 Mast support

[Danzimal]

Dumb A$$ me, I under estimated the bridge height by about 2 inches.
As a result, it ripped off my anchor light and pulled/cracked the support mount.
I guess the best resolution is to remove, patch and probably repaint.
Any other idea's? I'd but an new support, but I'm sure they not available.

 

[bob daily]

You can remove the top cap with smoke stack there should be an electrical connection on the side of the smoke stack for the anchor lights and search light, the horn electrical is under the top cap.
When removed any fiberglass shop will repair and beef up any damage. Be sure to repair the screw holes that hold down the top cap.
Best of luck on the repair! Bob

 

[MassTug]

Hey Dan. I have a 2014 21 and literally went through this about a week ago fixing it. I have a bunch of pictures and I’m in the process of putting a video together for my site but in the meanwhile if you wanna email me or p.m. me I can give you some advice and send you some pictures of what it’s gonna look like underneath once you unscrew it and what I did - Jonathan

 

[lproulx]

Had the same thing happen. You are not alone! Attachment is very weak. They depend on the side guy wires. Did yours break?

Anyway, I through bolted the Stainless mast base through the whole cabin top with washers and nuts inside. Used 1/4-20 bolts. Was quite a while ago, so don't remember exactly how I got at the underside. Your existing small wood screw attaching holes ripped out so cleanly with so little damage to the fiberglass "cap" I would be inclined to leave them as is, or put some caulk of some sort in them.

Larry