Ernie,
No disrespect intended , in fact I look forward to your viewpoint.
Brian
Boat-less in New England
All OK, Brian. I hope you get a boat soon. I was boatless for 10 years and it was AWFUL.
Ernie A. in Toronto
I talked this afternoon with a Nonsucher who’d spoken to Mike Quill recently, and indicated that Mike was involved in rigging the Nonsuch boats which had carbon fiber masts as original equipment. So, for those who’re merely curious, it may pay to wait and see if Mike weighs in on this discussion. For those who need answers, it might worth following the links at his website, MQYR.com, and getting in touch.
The carbon fiber mast on my boat is a retrofit after the original aluminum was damaged by a previous owner in a race. People who installed aftermarket carbon fiber masts themselves presumably know who built it for them. For those like me who who have carbon fiber as a replacement but weren’t in the loop on the details, my guess at the most likely sources are Klacko Spars or Ted van Dusen. But no guarantees.
– Bob
Me Gusta
Nonsuch 26U #233
Gosh, All this is getting me worried.
My mast is much more massive than a standard mast for the 30’. Taller but also wider. Maybe thicker too. It seems to have wedges all around at the collar and a hooked turnbuckle securing it to the maststep/keel base. That is it. It does not move but is very flexible especialy near the top third. Mike Quill would be the one we need to talk to. Debbie
Deborah sabo
Essence nonsuch 324 #103
Wickford, RI
Debbie -
Don’t worry. Your mast doesn’t “move” and it sounds like “all is well”. I do know that one particular supplier of CF masts insists that SparTite be used as opposed to wedges. Maybe that is not the outfit that built your mast. And, you state that you have a ton of wedges. And, likely the professionals that supplied your mast were/are pefectly content with just a turnbuckle tie-down.
Yes, calling Mike Quill NEVER hurts but do you know who built/supplied your mast ? Can you get in touch with them ?
With ALL of this yammering (some of it even from me, frankly), I’ll bet, dollars to donuts, that your mast will continue to work just fine and not come crashing down, ever.
Ernie A. in Toronto