On my nacra 6.0, I'm using a carbon fiber Windsurfer mast I got form M.M. -Small Craft Advisories. Now I'm putting the smaller end at the main beam,(aft end), I know, sounds backwards?

That's because I also have a E-O snuffer and bag that slips right down into the larger diameter, now at the fore end.. Works well, but......

I"d really like to mount it at the bridle like the 'guc' style snuffers. With my 6.0 and it's low foil, to get the fore end up some more, I now mount the aft end on a fitting about halfway down the large bolt under the mast (dolphin striker bolt). I got that idea from a write up posted about a spin on a N5.5, largely written I think by Charlie Ogletree. My aft end fitting is compliments of Kevin Wilson at 'Stix-n-Riggin'.

I too go with economical set -ups, especially in the R&D phase when retrofitting rigs like this. Still remember my 'cheap' carbon fiber tennis racket, that never even made a sea trial.

My CF windsurf mast was really inexpensive thru Small Craft Adv., don't know if he stilll has that deal though. $99.oo.

Windsurf masts will work, fiberglass is more brittle than CF, but stayed well, it will work.

Good luck,

Todd Bouton
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