wooden mast

[icefang45]

i need 27'ft 5'' at base, spruce.i got that far its a gaff rig i have pics on boat design forum.if i knew what kind of boat it was it would be that much easier.but thats not to be and i want in the water now.i have the gaff and boom and old spruce mast which has to be replaced.HELP.wood is the main problem (spruce).im in B.C. so it shouldnt be a problem.i need plans.i plan on building my own from spruce. the wood seem to be my main problem.were do i find clean tight spruce.im a carpenter so i dont doubt my skill just dont know were to start.

[alan white]

I doubt knowing what the boat's design is matters in terms of replacing the mast since no one will have that mast waiting on a shelf.
Better to copy the existing mast. If the mast was originally solid spruce, find someone to build a new mast from laminations of spruce. Fir can be substituted. It's a bit heavier, but fir makes a fine spar.
Your post is really a pain to understand.

[PAR]

I'm not sure what you're asking Icefang45, but wooden spars are custom made, as Alan has suggested. If you need a mast, you'll have to build one or have one built. The third option is to see if you can find one of similar size and diameters. Considering it's a gaff, this limits your choices, so I'd start by calling boat repair shops and spar makers.

[icefang45]

Originally Posted by alan white

I doubt knowing what the boat's design is matters in terms of replacing the mast since no one will have that mast waiting on a shelf.
Better to copy the existing mast. If the mast was originally solid spruce, find someone to build a new mast from laminations of spruce. Fir can be substituted. It's a bit heavier, but fir makes a fine spar.
Your post is really a pain to understand.

yes i was a little vague,im a one finger computer guy