good to hear from you, Gary. On the mast, why
not just try fixed spreaders? More hassle to put the mast up and down, but
they would stiffen the rig noticably. That way you could use the old
masthead. The mast is the same as Roger uses on the MacGregor 26 if you are
still on speaking terms with him. I would really fight to keep from having
more weight aloft.
Hope to see you in Monterey. Bob C and I will
kick your butt. (unless you spring for the tall rig).
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 11:58 PM
Subject: Re: M_Boats: Mast-Section
Response
Jerry,
I guess I send this e-mail here cuz I don't know
where you will be to get it!?!? (get it?) Thank You for the offer to
investigate my perverse concern for the mass of the mast.
Long time no see! You
have a standing invite when your in the 'hood. Just call so I know
when.
I am refurbishing my boat and am looking to replace the mast so
it will fit my tall rig sails. I am not enamored with the OEM section (in the
tall version) its fine in the std. I think I am looking at a 'D' section for
less "noodle" action when in the tall config. Of course you would be called
upon for wire work.
I am fairing keel, bonding cabin sole,relacing deck
wood trim blah blah.
You will appreciate the fact that 1 side of my boat is
yellow and the other side and transom are white. I will finish the
transformation from yeller to white ASAIGTI. I am trying to get this boat
suitable for the August gig in Monterey.
If you have time on the next
trip thru to the Old Pueblo call.
Gary life is
good
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