Richard,
Replacing the screws is not a big deal. They are set in a caulk,  but it 
can deteriorate with time. Most problems with the step come from  owners 
making huge mistakes and ripping the screws out. The fix is easy. Dry the  area 
out good and fill with epoxy. Drill holes sized for the new screws and  
install with caulk on the threads. Ta dah! My mast step has been in place since  
1988. I've never done anything to it.
 
Rummy
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 3/20/2012 2:10:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Richard at MacArthurLawFirm.com writes:

I use  Stan's mast crane system to raise and lower my imf mast. It works 
well but I  see that the part that takes the greatest stress is the mast step 
or  tabernacle. It's fixed to the cabin top by screws which seem to be a non 
 stainless steel metal. These have been out in the weather for quite some 
time  and are subject to corrosion. Has anyone had these screws fail which 
would  allow the mast to fall? Would it be a big project to replace them with  
stainless steel? Another possible problem is that the cabin top portion 
that  the screws go into has deteriorated from water leaking into the area 
although  that doesn't seem to be a problem in my boat. Any thoughts on  this?

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