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Mast Buckling at base

Greetings.. have discovered small areas of "buckling" within 2" of the base of my keel stepped ISOMAT mast. This is a 6.125" x 9" section
mast.. a pretty standard extrusion. .The buckling areas are symmetrical - port and stbd sides just above abandoned fastener holes. I am familiar with SPARTALK for information and guidance on use of internal sleeving or doublers, just thought of asking this forum for any other
experience, articles or advice I can use in the process of planning for repairs to forestall further buckling. Thanks in advance.

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