Okay I understand.
Still I wouldn't advice cutting down an HT. Those hulls are not in high regard among designers. They are already struggling in waves; I don't think the volume is right in those hulls. Cutting pieces of won't help as well. I know for certain that cutting down a 10 mtr carbon mast to 8.5 WILL not work. Simply because it will be way to stiff (difficult to depower) and all teh reinforcements will be in the wrong place. So you would have to buy a new rig. When that happens you pretty much have to buy a new set of sails as well. That combo would set you back several thousant US$. And what will you end up with ? At boat that is a very BIG compromise when a 12.000 Blade is wooping your behind in races. Having saved 1000-2000 US4 won't be enough to cheer you up then. And there is a shitload of work involved in rebuilding as well. I say take the easy route and get on the water.
When I had my HT I always wished I had a shorter mast/mainsail for the windy days sailing alone.
Word !
Wouter
