Rotating mast/Wing mast

Does anyone have experience or information on construction building techniques/ plans for Rotating Masts & Wing Masts? Or just masts in general. I've found a little information which I've posted http://www.psychosnail.com/blog/post/Rotating-Masts-Wing-Masts.aspx but what I've got so far is very technical on aerodynamics etc. I'm looking for something more practical. Thanks!!! ryanonthebeach

hi Ryan before I purchased my Cal 40, I had a 26M Magregor with a rotating, tear drop shaped mast. The rig quickly got the boat up to hull speed, was simple and never gave me any problems. If your boat is the 24-28 ft range take a look at this mast, perhaps copy it , or buy one from Magregor. The rotating mast is explained at http://www.macgregor26.com/sailing_performance/sailing.htm. Be aware that the spreaders rotate on the mast also. hope this helps Keith and the crew of cal 40 Kismet --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, "ryan_on_the_beach" <ryantrollip@...> wrote: > > Does anyone have experience or information on construction building techniques/ plans for > Rotating Masts & Wing Masts? Or just masts in general. > > I've found a little information which I've posted > > http://www.psychosnail.com/blog/post/Rotating-Masts-Wing-Masts.aspx > > but what I've got so far is very technical on aerodynamics etc. I'm looking for something > more practical. > > Thanks!!! > ryanonthebeach >

cal40kismet wrote: > > > hi Ryan > > before I purchased my Cal 40, I had a 26M Magregor with a rotating, > tear drop shaped mast. > Wing masts are more likely to be used on high-speed boats like iceboats. DNs use rotating masts, and some of the larger, faster boats use fancier mast sections. Search on iceboat masts. Chris Campbell > >