Originally Posted by Will_R
The Riba section is shorter and heavier than Marstrom's M20 mast, which is longer and lighter than the N20c mast. That mast holds ~380 lbs of crew weight with a 24sqm main and 24sqm spinnaker double trapped reaching.... granted, I've burned holes in it with my eyes where I think its going to let go, but they never have. Every one of those masts that have come to the US have broken, some to design/construction failure, others to flips or mismanagement on the water or beach. That mast has to be handled carefully!

There is one crazy project boat that uses the Riba section with a LOT of sail area and huge beam dimensions. The mast was easily the best part of the Jav HT.


That's not much of an endorsement....

Last edited by Jake; 11/21/12 07:39 AM.

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