i've used West 404 in similar high-compression applications to great success. However, here in our yard we've ended up going ahead and replacing the whole step; once corrosion at the heel of the mast has gone far enough to warrant cutting a couple inches off, the step itself is usually getting pretty shot as well. Yes, mast steps can be a real bear to re & re, but stacking spacers and such atop a questionable step does little for my peace of mind. Otherwise, i really like the Corian idea!
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