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Pearson Boats - Common Systems => Mast and Spar Issues => Topic started by: Rusty Pelican on June 27, 2015, 09:16:21 AM

Title: My new mast step
Post by: Rusty Pelican on June 27, 2015, 09:16:21 AM

I am sharing experiences on trying to acquire a new mast step for my P323 so as to save you time when the time comes for your replacement.

FORGET Rigrite. I contacted them and sent them the information detailed on their website on May 20th, and after three phone calls; NOTHING. From what I hear from people in the trade, they do not understand how they stay in business and really only sell parts. If you want old parts, give them a try, for custom stuff forget it
Every lead from this website came to a dead end, sad to say

It took me four weeks to find the guy who makes P323 and other mast steps and five days to make it.
Dick Conti was the MetalMast shop supervisor who oversaw the Pearson account; (BTW: he was not responsible for the carbon steel mast steps) He is also the guy who makes the custom mast steps for RigRite.
He has a vast selection of mast sections in his shop. Send him a tracing of your mast section on a nice thin piece of wood, and five days later your in business.
Here is pic of the step and a pdf of his business card
My launch date is July 2nd, 33rd launch streak

Good luck




 

Title: Re: My new mast step
Post by: Dolce_Vita on June 28, 2015, 09:40:48 PM

Quote from: Rusty Pelican on June 27, 2015, 09:16:21 AM

...Every lead from this website came to a dead end, sad to say...

Sorry to hear that.  I can't believe the guys at Carter Fabrications didn't keep a set of plans for the step they made for me!

Glad you finally got things worked out.   Looks great!

Title: Re: My new mast step
Post by: Rusty Pelican on June 30, 2015, 10:23:42 AM

Thanks for the tip anyways 

Title: Re: My new mast step
Post by: Sea Haven on June 30, 2015, 11:00:56 AM

Bob,

Ditto with regards to my "shop".

I tried to reach him several times myself...he's NOT the actual shop, but a former coworker.

He has my ladder mod (very late on) which is why I think he went "stealth" on us.

FWIW, it took 6 months on my delivery, but a lot was spent on "tweeks", that's why I started looking in October for the next season.

Glad you found a more reliable source.

Ed

Title: Re: My new mast step
Post by: Rusty Pelican on July 01, 2015, 08:50:26 AM

Thanks for your help as well.
It was my mistake in the first place; I knew it should have been replaced.
Launch tomorrow

Title: Re: My new mast step
Post by: Sea Haven on July 02, 2015, 08:59:30 AM

Good luck on the launch! Enjoy the Holiday!

Ed