Mast design questions

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    Hi,

    I just saw a mast on a sailboat made completely out of steel pipe. It looked to be approximately 75mm (3") in diametre and used 3 uprights arranged in a triangle profile with the uprights being 300mm (12") centre to centre. In between the steel pipe uprights was smaller steel pipe approx 25mm (1") in diametre welded in a as bracing.

    It looked incredable easy to fabricate, strong, easy to repair, easy to climb, easy to affix rigging to with out using dis-similar metals, and most of all cheap!!

    The only downside to the design was the mast may create some turbulance, and it gave the boat a slightly messy appearance.

    Has anyone had any experinace with this type of mast, or has anyone got any ideas on this designs advantages/disadvantages??

    Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please post a reply of email me: mytqik@dodo.com.au

    Yours sincerely

    Randal Tait
     
    mytqik, Mar 16, 2002
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