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 ----- Original Message ----- 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