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No need. the boat was designed for minimal weight aloft 
In Response To: Check with an Naval Archetict! 
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() the C-F mast is standard equipment from the builder in this model (not available without) and we have added radar -- so it would be nice to help offset that extra weight.
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- Synthetic rigging
- The issues I wonder about are...
- Cost is comparable to stainless wire
- Isn't the oversizing to avoid reduce creep?
- What cruiser replaces his rigging every 5 to 6 years?
- For the cruiser there are specific applications
- 16 pounds has and average lever arm of 1/2 (or less) of the mast height, Larry?
- Check with an Naval Archetict!
- No need. the boat was designed for minimal weight aloft
- No need. the boat was designed for minimal weight aloft
- 16 pounds has and average lever arm of 1/2 (or less) of the mast height, Larry?
- They don't know the life expectancy
- For the cruiser there are specific applications
- Isn't the oversizing to avoid reduce creep?
- SS wire is conductive, Polymers aren't ... what about lightning?
- Cost is comparable to stainless wire
- The issues I wonder about are...
