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If the Finn mast builders can build masts accuratly to spec (and for a good price) why isn't it possible to expect the same from the Tornado mast builder?



Because science and engineering is never that simple.

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Now start adding the natural variations in other components like spreaders and diamond wires and the situation gets increasingly worse.

Each component added to a mast will add another cause for variations and deteriorates the dependability of the end result. Length quickly aggerates the overall effect (=amplifier), Tornado masts are part of the longest and most complex in the business, Finn masts are among the shortest and simplest. (Spreaders/no spreaders etc)
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Hey, that's the point I was making earlier up this thread...Looks like I scooped the WOUT! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Do I win some kind of prize? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


Mike Dobbs
Tornado CAN 99 "Full Tilt"