When I was developing my 430, after building the mast I thought it might be fun to try it on another boat I had at the time. On the way to the club I did a 'U' turn near the Boat Shop, caught the mast on a branch of a big tree overhanging the road and borke it at the hounds. Brand new mast never been wet. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />