Steve,
 
If Martha Stewart got a hold of this comment, we'd all be in trouble.  First you would have to create the box that holds a cubic foot, then....
 
Steve
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From: IDCLLC@aol.com
To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: M_Boats: Mast-Section Question

Here's an idea:  Carefully measure the displacement of 1' of mast in water.  From this  volume, calculate the weight utilizing 165 lb/cubic foot.  It worked for Archimedes!

Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098 Amy Ann