OK, I know the F-27 was the first to come out, and it originally had a symetrical spin, ala mono hull. I also know most of them have been modified for the asymetical spinn that is now in vougue and much easier to handle. I have been thinking about getting an F-27 but I forgot if the mast rotates or not? I was under the impression it does not, since it was designed for the sym. spinn.

1. Has the mast step been modified or do none of them rotate?

2. Can you put a carbon F28 stick on a F27 if you swap out the step and the shrouds?

Has anyone ever done this? I plan on using the boat as a family cruiser but I like to go as fast as possible, as often as possible, so I would want all the go-fast goodies, square top main, mylar sails, screacher, etc.

I would of course prefer a newer F28R but the used F27's are half the price, and money is the biggest obsticle.