Posted by Alan Kusinitz (akusinitz@…>)
Prior to purchasing my F-33 a few years ago I looked into this. I spoke with Ted Van Dusen at composite engineering regarding how to evaluate the masts and potential problems. I also asked him about replacement cost. He gave me a very rough guess since it was just an offhand question with no specs and said 7k - 15k range. I also spoke with Eric Sponberg who designs freestanding masts and he said $110 a pound for carbon fiber masts is his rule of thumb if I remember correctly. I don’t know the weight of the F-33 masts but Ted said using current technology they would be significantly lighter.
Composite Engineering, Concord, MA, (978) 371-3132, talk with Ted Van Dusen, ext. 27.
I’ve also heard of repairing broken masts but have no details.
Alan F-33 Hull #51 SEAPR
----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan Haagensen
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 8:12 PM
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] New (or used) Carbon Mast needed for F33
Hello all. I have just joined the group. This seems to be the only place on the web for Freedom owners. I just purchased a hurricane damaged F33 (I believe it is Hull #2). The aft carbon mast was broken in two places by Hurricane Charley last August. I am looking for a source for a new mast. Any suggestions? What should a new mast cost? I am hoping not more than $10000.RyanJupiter,FL USA
Posted by Eileen Gilding (eileengilding@…>)
Hello Ryan,
Try info@… (They have a web site, look for Hall Spars)
or www.RigRite.com
rdgsRyan Haagensen <rdhaagensen@…> wrote:
Hello all. I have just joined the group. This seems to be the only place on the web for Freedom owners. I just purchased a hurricane damaged F33 (I believe it is Hull #2). The aft carbon mast was broken in two places by Hurricane Charley last August. I am looking for a source for a new mast. Any suggestions? What should a new mast cost? I am hoping not more than $10000.RyanJupiter,FL USA__________________________________________________Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Posted by andre laviolette (andrelaviolette@…>)
Ryan
Carbon spars can be repaired. Unfortunately I wont be back in Hallandale before Oct. to advise.
AndreEileen Gilding <eileengilding@…> wrote:
Hello Ryan,
Try info@… (They have a web site, look for Hall Spars)
or www.RigRite.com
rdgsRyan Haagensen <rdhaagensen@…> wrote:
Hello all. I have just joined the group. This seems to be the only place on the web for Freedom owners. I just purchased a hurricane damaged F33 (I believe it is Hull #2). The aft carbon mast was broken in two places by Hurricane Charley last August. I am looking for a source for a new mast. Any suggestions? What should a new mast cost? I am hoping not more than $10000.RyanJupiter,FL USA
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