The repair of the top Port damaged lip went very well. We hoisted the platform to the correct level. The lip was held closed tightly during the drilling of the injector holes spaced 4cm and 15mm from slot. The lip was then forced open using the lever tool. Epoxy was injected using the 3M gun. The lip was then pushed closed against the mast. Glue came out of the holes and a bit in the track that was wiped clean. A lashing held around the mast held the lip in place. The lip made a good fit back to the mast.

Yesterday we tested the slider and it jams into the slot. The inside of both lips needs to be very smooth. The slider runs against the inside of lips which are impossible to check visually. Also a lot of force is applied from the slider forcing the lips open and any irregularity will make the slider jam in the gap. It then acts as a wedge. An improved slider is needed.