Noisy mast

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hperros
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Noisy mast

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My mast has a ghost in it. When the boat is at the dock or anchored out and it is a little windy, the mast makes a deep noise like a giant blowing through a large pipe or like a factory running nearby. It also creates harmonics if it gets windier. Also, there is vibration. The vibration does not go away when I loosen all the halyards . The vibration is not very common, but the deep sound is always there even in a 10 mile wind. Also, when I sail and the wind picks up, the mast sometimes makes a high-pitched noise. I have not been able to find any discussion in the forum on this topic. Is this noise due to the open slot in the back of the mast??
Harry Perros
Aegean
Hull #331
hperros
Posts: 52
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Re: Noisy mast

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Follow-up
I tightened the forward lower shrouds by half a turn and the vibration is gone.
Peace at last !!
Harry Perros
Aegean
Hull #331
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