I thought the roll period was similar to the pendulum effect and is primarily based on the length of the mast, not the mass? How do we calculate...
I'm grateful for the all the responses and interest in this post. I'd like to bring it back to the primary objective. What happened to the old...
The mast was damaged by the previous owner in an unknown way. Maybe we will find out in court next month. I believe that he intentionally...
Using the info found here: Beam vs Ballast for Stability http://www.kastenmarine.com/beam_vs_ballast.htm Formula about 1/3 of the way down the...
BB: I got 3 quotes. All the masts were lighter than original, varying levels of Ixx and Iyy, but usually Ixx around 40-45 and Iyy 15-18 (ft / lbs...
Hi BlueBell, Yes the original 720 pound mast was the original, put on the boat by the boat builder, Morgan Yachts. It is possible that it was way...
The original mast was 6061 aluminum alloy, with at least a .125" wall thickness. The shape was oval, approximately 9.5" x 6". The replacement...
How can a lighter mast of same length have the same inertia as a heavier one? The relationship with the builder is scorned, I flamed him on...
