Okay, this is a big one and to fully understand it will take you a lot of reading. But, if you are contemplating a major custom project, such as a new mast or even a new boat, the time expended here may save you a lot of money and aggravation.
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The Benefits Of Carbon Fibre Masts
Pictures of Americas Cup-class boat hulls breaking in half and their masts, supported by a plethora of rigging and spreaders, collapsing in relatively benign conditions, have given structures built of carbon fibre an undeserved reputation for fragility. John challenges this impression.
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Carbon Fibre Masts, Amateur Boat Design
John uses simple engineering and yacht design to explain why a carbon fibre mast delivers such astounding increases in performance and comfort.
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Carbon Fiber Mast, Costs and Benefits
So, how much did the new carbon fibre mast for Morgan’s Cloud cost? John shares the bottomline.
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Carbon Fiber Masts and Lightning: Myths, Assurances And Risks
John explains why he feels confident that going with carbon fibre for our new mast has given us a stronger mast than could be built in aluminum, as well as a faster, more stable and safer boat. And all without any appreciable increase in lightning strike risk.
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