wow, 12 grand? How long is it? 40lbs, thats light, I would have expected it to be heavier. If you can afford it, it sounds like a sweet part. I've been very impressed with everything I've seen from them, they do nice work.
I would call Tony at Forte, he's making me a 33ft wing mast for $1300. He's using a Tornado wing mast section as a mandrel, so the part is going to be slightly larger than a T mast. I'm going to need to finish it myself, but thats not hard. Going to use a clear water based 2 part poly, System 3 as the finish once I sand the surface smooth.
Whats the shipping from Sweden? Make sure it goes in a container or it will get busted. I've heard plenty of stories of Acat masts that got shipped individually and they've all gotten ruined. I wouldnt risk it.
Bill