The Cinkel Spar mast step for our Contessa has corroded and broke on our way from San Diego (where we bought the boat) to Berkeley. We unstepped the mast today after noticing that the base has shifted 1cm to port and found that the step was broken. The plate is still attached to the mast, but the (roughly) 4"x2"x2" block that fits into the deck has sheared off the plate. We're looking for a replacement step.
Cinkel Spars is no longer in business. We contacted Southshoreyachts.com who bought Cinkel parts and are hoping they will get back to us telling us they have just the part we're looking for, but we're not holding our breath. Does anyone else know where where else we could find spare parts for Cinkel Spars masts for a Contessa 26? Someone called "Bear" on the docks in here in Morro Bay told us of a scrap boat place in Ventura (?) called "Mini" (?) but we haven't got a line on them yet.
Does anyone have any spares?
Kristi 510-708-1232