Re: Bent Mast

Bernard Johnson (slithytove@earthlink.net)
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:33:23 -0700

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Carl, Just leave it. It is no big deal. I had a Koralle with exactly the
same mast condition and sailed it for years. If you try to straighten it
you are sure to induce local kinks that will not only look terrible but
will be weak spots.

Bernie.

Carl Bostek, CRNA, FNP wrote:

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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> I recently purchased a '83 P-15. Today I noticed a curve in the mast,
> basically at the center. Looks as if it had been overstressed at some
> time. Before I try to straighten it out with brute strength, does
> anyone have any suggestions. BTW the luff slot is fine -- there's just
> a gentle, but pronounced, bend in the mast.
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> Thanks,
>
> Carl
> #1083