Hi how are you, just looking for some input and advice. I have an Etchells and another boat, out of control, hit my boat and slid up on the deck punching a hole roughly 1.5 inches diameter in my aluminum mast just below where the boom attaches to the mast. There is a small indentation about 1/2 inch around the perimiter of the hole and no other apparent damage to the mast or boat upon close inspection. The Etchells mast is anchored below deck for those unfamiliar. I'm curious if there is a possibility of this being repaired while still keeping the integrity of the mast suitable to sail. I have some great pics available of the damage and links to these pics are below. If you have any suggestions or advice I would be grateful.
Thank you in advance, GGman.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...n_38/mast1.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...n_38/mast2.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...n_38/mast3.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...n_38/mast4.jpg