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NACRA 6.0 mast question + #32048
04/04/04 06:32 PM
04/04/04 06:32 PM
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Chicago, IL
Krisu13 Offline OP
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Chicago, IL
I’m new to catamaran sailing and my question might sound silly but is thee a pre-bent on the NACRA 6.0 NA mast or should it be straight.

Also, any good tips what I should look for when buying NACRA 6.0 NA. I already saw “The Ultimate Catamaran Buyers Guide” from Sailing ProShop.com

What would be a fair price for one made between 1992 and 1996 assuming that they are in fairly good condition and have trailer & beach wheels?

Thank you for all advices

Kris


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Re: NACRA 6.0 mast question + [Re: Krisu13] #32049
04/04/04 08:37 PM
04/04/04 08:37 PM
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Jake Offline
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Kris,

The 6.0 mast is "pre-bent" which means that the diamond wires combined with the raked spreaders initiate a constant bending force on the mast toward the luff track. The 6.0NA has two sets of diamond wires; an inner and an outer. The mast should show a bend but should not show a bend to the side. If there is a bend to the side, it could simply be that the diamond wires are too tight or loose on one side. If the bend is at the top of the mast above the diamond wires, the extrusion is bent (not good).

Pricing for 6.0's are all over the place. I bought my 1997 6.0NA with spin, trailer, large aluminum storage box, beach wheels, two sets of sails for $4k....but that was a steal. I think I've seen the 6.0s range anywhere from $3800 to $7000 used. Hard to say what it would be worth without knowing more about it. I usually start by figuring what the replacement cost is for things that need to be replaced (trampoline, sails, cordage, etc.).


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