We always knew the top of the mast was a bit spongy and David effected a repair when we first bought Johanne. On closer inspection this year, it seems that the rot has spread and so David sawed off the top of the mast and made a weather vane for the bow.
Unfortunately, we also found some rot at the bottom of the mast...
...which had to be sawn off. Looks like we're going to be alright for firewood again this year!
Although we don't plan to sail Johanne, David has carried out a full survey of the mast so that a new one could be made in the future.
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