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Grega,

If the boat did not have one before I don't think you would need one. It depends a lot one the front beam size and the space between the hulls and the mast and sail load. Was the wood platform supporting the front beam?


Yes, the wooden plateau was supporting the mast - it was attached beneath the beam. It was made of wood and attachet to the beam.

What do you think of reinforcing the alluminium beam with layers of carbon fibre?

I'll post the measurements later today; but the space between the hulls is about 4,5 feet.

The old wooden plateau can be seen in the back (see the arrow)

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Thanks a lot forr the answers!