Dan and Jake, No comptip crap, all aluminum. Couldn't I have the Tiger chute cut down? Super Sails can make a spin for $500 based on 18sx specs, maybe should use Tiger specs and shorten height. Trey, changing the mast would mean changing all standing rigging and a new main sail, not sure the extra height is worth it. Sold the Fox, gave it away for 5k. Also, would a dacron square top main make any noticable difference in speed. On the ocean 10kt wind is common, 20kt many afternoons and when the small craft advisory is issued its time to raise the sails. Thanks for all the input!!!