Posted By: lonestarcat
cracking sound - 06/08/09 11:21 AM
I decided to replace my slightly bent and slightly dented mast with a new one at the beginning of this season. Since then, whenever I sheet in on the main after a tack there is a single cracking sound that sounds like it originates near the base of the mast and more metallic than fiberglass. Yesterday in 15 knot breeze the cracking popping sound occurred repeatedly so I eased the sheet and went in praying the main beam didn't crack before I got home. There was nothing visibly wrong, and no movement felt. Dolphin striker tight. Is there any way this is not an ominous sound? What could it be? Click and Clack are you out there?