Mast is about 25'storage outdoors-recommemded-as long is it is off the ground you should be OK. About the P-Cat sailed one in the '70's the **** are self draining they have a 2" pipe that leads throught the rear of the hull to the transom. When there is a breeze the rubber gaskets at the bottom of the centerboard wells allow a jet of water to come up behind or in front of the board and that fountain drains throught the transom too. Not a bad light air boat for how heavy it is since it has 267 sq. ft. of sail. Much faster than the Aqua Cat it replaced. We sailed in Erie PA so we usually stayed dry when possible.

John