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Hi, Still trying to figure a good rig for a boat that wants alot of sail area (Rare Bird-ish), but can still be shipping in a container. The 2 part masts sound...
I am of the philosophy, sailing is about getting places by boat, so i suppose shipping is OK. But you're from Chesapeake? So you can sail to Florida is only a...
Hi, I think I have mentioned in other posts that shipping is an insurance policy against me deciding that either the boat (or more likely the crew) is not up ...
Hello Gardner and group, Â Why wast all that money shipping a boat when you could just sail it wherever you want to go ! Â Here is a interesting trip you may...
Hello , I sent the wrong link, I meant to send this one.  http://www.arcticsolosail.com/index.php  (the one I sent by mistake was pictures of replacement...
F 40 rule required boats to fit inside container. Idea was that boats could easily be transported from one race location to another. Masts were always longer...
Hi, The difference is that F40 boats have supported masts, which are much easier to join than self standing masts. Windsurfer masts are commonly in two parts...
A two-pat mast seems to be the best bet. A telescoping mast would also be a great fit, but that's a more complex design, and you would lost anti-turtle...
Hi, I think that we cal all agree that the 2 part mast is the "best" option. I am just not sure it is the most affordable option. I priced getting a mast built...
Why cut the mast in half? Why not cut it 39 feet from the top? This will put the join closer to the bottom of the mast where not so much bend is needed deepee ...
That's interesting. I was thinking it would make more sense to cut it 39 feet from the bottom, so the join will be in an area of low stress. Perhaps halfway...
Hi All,I was away for a while...a long while,but I just got back and in to a very interesting subject-a two part mast!?...or,what Rob was talking about...
G'day, Definitely doable. Not sure which wil be the first boat to use it, but there are 3 thinking seriously about it. Gardner. Built it in one piece and if...
I kind of understand the concept of the telescoping mast,but the practices is what makes me worry.You have to have a halyard lock(?),than any bending of the...
G'day, Yes, there is a halyard lock. Yes, it will be hard to lower when bent or under sailing loads. The great thing about an unstayed mast is that the sheet...
robert, Â what size winsurfer mast is that. to use a bigger sail on harriette than the 5sqm at moment, do i need a longer mast? Â doug ... From: Robert...
Interesting idea for higher rig with shorter mast: Â http://outriggersailingcanoes.blogspot.com/ Â Look at the Tahitian Sprit Sail that was added to blog on...
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