Thanks to both of you!   Odd that it happened as I did it the same way I always do.  I hadn’t lowered the mast in 4 or 5 years as it sits at a dock in a lake in Florida.     Larry


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On Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:17 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:

Mary Lou's advice is, of course, sound.  If you'd like a little more guidance, I'd suggest a search of the archives.  Go to  https://www.rhodes22.net/email-search.html , put 'tabernacle repair' in the 'All of these words' box at the top, and in the 'Search for matches in' area near the bottom check 'Post Subject' and 'Post Original Text'.  Then click on 'Search'.  You should get about 50 hits.  Not all will be relevant, but there should be some good info in there.

Also, Jamestown Distributors or Defender customer service should be able to help with advice and product recommendations.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)


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> On 2025-11-02, at 10:50:05 EST, Mary Lou Troy wrote:
>
> It's not uncommon and the screws are meant to pull out like this so a mishap 
> doesn't damage the cabin top. The stays are what keeps the mast upright. the 
> tabernacle basically stabilizes it. 
> 
> There's lots in the archives. Basically you fill the holes, make sure it's 
> waterproof, redrill, reset the screws and you're done. 
> 
> Best wishes.
> 
> Mary Lou
> 
>