Hey there experts,

I have a dolphin post striker on my ancient H16 that is protruding up through the mast step into the cup--the threads on the mast step are likely stripped.

I know I need to replace the mast step but do not have the tools etc. to do that in tis current location. I am looking into other temporary fixes.

My current plan is to use hose clamps to fix to the dolphin striker post just below the cross bar so that it cannot move up and down (just down since the clamp will hopefully prevent it from moving up into the mast step). My questions are:

1) Does anyone know the bore or diameter of the striker post? Is it 3/4"? I need this measurement to buy the right size hose clamp.

2) Is there an epoxy that would hold the post in the mast step with sufficient strength--realize that the loads are very large? I am thinking that glue+hose clamp may just do the trick.

3) Any other ideas re temporary fixes before I bite the replacement bullet?

I know that there is someone out there who has tackled the above and who is smiling to themselves as they read--would appreciate any insights..

Thank you