Aluminium masts
My source for Douglas Fir fell through... I have checked with local professional
boat builders who confirm that they use Douglas Fir in the UK but because we
have to import it from USA it is quite to very expensive. Best quote US$340 for
enough wood for masts and spars.
I have started trying to find aluminium tube of the right length as an
alternative for the masts leaving just the sprits to form out of wood.
Has anybody out there tried an aluminium mast on a Bolger boat or even a Micro?
What diameter should I use? What gauge (wall thickness) should I use? I am going
for an un-tapered pole for the sake of cost.
The spec I have given the supplier (awaiting price) is:
Main - 76mm Diameter, 3.2mm gauge, 7m length
Mizzen - 64mm diameter, 3.2mm gauge, 5m length
Regards
Daniel
boat builders who confirm that they use Douglas Fir in the UK but because we
have to import it from USA it is quite to very expensive. Best quote US$340 for
enough wood for masts and spars.
I have started trying to find aluminium tube of the right length as an
alternative for the masts leaving just the sprits to form out of wood.
Has anybody out there tried an aluminium mast on a Bolger boat or even a Micro?
What diameter should I use? What gauge (wall thickness) should I use? I am going
for an un-tapered pole for the sake of cost.
The spec I have given the supplier (awaiting price) is:
Main - 76mm Diameter, 3.2mm gauge, 7m length
Mizzen - 64mm diameter, 3.2mm gauge, 5m length
Regards
Daniel