We have a Freedom 32 and like all Freedoms it has a freestanding carbon fiber mast. Right behind us at our marina is a Hunter Vison 32. I have always thought of it as a knock off of our boat with one big exception. The mast of the Hunter is aluminum and in fact looks like a light pole. On a positive note a light pole would cost less to replace than our rig but I would check out the Hunter in a stiff breeze and see if it is tender.