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03/13/14 03:24 AM 03/13/14 03:24 AM |
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| Hi Dave,
a section that fits the current rules is obviously simpler, but if options where looked at, stiffness and weight are the most important from a performance point of view. Are any figures available for these sections? Also of course price, I doubt that any will be as cheap as our current section at $260, but any idea on prices? | | | Re: Square Top Sails
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As far as weight goes I 'do believe that a deeper mast section ,say up to 110 deep would not add very much to the weight.
Some may argue that the larger section may create more leverage but this can only be found out through trial and error.
Always keep in mind that any mast that is chosen for square top application needs to support two on trap.
Dave.
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| I heard a rumour there where some Mosquitos in the past running Hydra masts which had the internal ribs (they were not legal so not many people knew,imagine sailors pushing the rules! :)). Maybe they are the same section as the Mari cat.
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03/14/14 12:35 AM 03/14/14 12:35 AM |
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| Hi Ross,
these are the only restrictions on masts,
11 MAST
11.1 The mast shall be made of an extruded aluminium alloy.
11.2 The maximum height of the top of the mast including all permanent fittings shall not be greater than 7360 mm above the top of the main beam.
11.3 The forestay attachment point shall be 5280 mm ± 100 mm from the top of the main beam. If more than one potential forestay attachment point is provided then all such points shall fall within the measurement tolerance.
11.4 Section size: Width 59 mm min; 63 mm max. Depth 86 mm min; 91 mm max.
11.5 Tapered mast permitted, but when used tapering shall only be above the 5180 mm mark.
11.6 Mast rotation control must be fitted
So internal ribs are no problem, as long as external dimensions fit sizes above, which are easily checked. | | | Re: Square Top Sails
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03/14/14 04:52 AM 03/14/14 04:52 AM |
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Victoria Australia | the wording on my and my bro sails costs from Irwin about $140 goodall designs said about ~$250.... big difference 
Yar, & this ere post be done without a sin'le drop o' rum passin' me lips
Kingy
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Victoria Australia | ..... the response from Kevin- the owner of the Square top in South Africa.......... next time your emailing him........ could you please ask A/ if he's modified the jib as yet and if so to what dimensions he went to ? B/ If the jib is unchanged, does he plan a re-cut in the future to suit the square top ? C/ if there is a website that has the Sth African mosquito rules and regulations ? D/ would he be willing to share some of the close-up photos he may have taken of his modifications ? & E/ can you link this thread to him so he can see where and what we are discussing, it would make life so easy if he joined up too  
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03/14/14 05:13 PM 03/14/14 05:13 PM |
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| the wording on my and my bro sails costs from Irwin about $140 goodall designs said about ~$250.... big difference Other option if you have a mylar sail is to talk to your local signwriter, as vinyl lettering sticks ok on mylar. So could be a option and if your putting it on yourself, it comes spaced (by peel of top tape) making it easier to put on than sailmaker sticky back. | | | Re: Square Top Sails
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03/14/14 07:34 PM 03/14/14 07:34 PM |
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Qld | Just a comment on price for an updated mast for a square top sail.
This is a ball park figure; The same size mast with internal reinforcing currently stands at approximately $850-900 dollars.(a discount would be probable if bought in bulk ).
this would require a commitment from the Mossie association or enough members willing to go down that parth as a new batch would have to be made.
The second option would be to change the building restriction rules to allow a deeper mast section to be adopted. This I presume would take some time to happen. Having to be proposed at the AGM.And someone who can test out a new rig that can be adopted.
One of the most common sections that would be suitable is 110 deep and sixty seven wide. With a 1.9mm wall.(used on some nacras) I haven't asked the price of this section but it safe to presume that it would a couple of hundred less than the other option.
Projecting into the future, if this upgrade did go ahead today the initial take-up would be minimal but in time second hand sails and masts may become available to those that don't want the larger outlay of a new rig.
There are other issues that others may want bring up but that is enough now from me.
Dave 1724
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03/15/14 02:41 AM 03/15/14 02:41 AM |
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| Just a comment on price for an updated mast for a square top sail.
This is a ball park figure; The same size mast with internal reinforcing currently stands at approximately $850-900 dollars.(a discount would be probable if bought in bulk ).
this would require a commitment from the Mossie association or enough members willing to go down that parth as a new batch would have to be made.
The second option would be to change the building restriction rules to allow a deeper mast section to be adopted. This I presume would take some time to happen. Having to be proposed at the AGM.And someone who can test out a new rig that can be adopted.
One of the most common sections that would be suitable is 110 deep and sixty seven wide. With a 1.9mm wall.(used on some nacras) I haven't asked the price of this section but it safe to presume that it would a couple of hundred less than the other option.
Projecting into the future, if this upgrade did go ahead today the initial take-up would be minimal but in time second hand sails and masts may become available to those that don't want the larger outlay of a new rig.
There are other issues that others may want bring up but that is enough now from me.
Dave 1724 Thanks Dave appreciate the info, but just for a matter of interest, current Mossie mast has a 1.6mm wall, so obviously the Nacra option would be considerably heavier. Any idea of what the wall thickness of the (Maricat) reinforced mast is? | | | Re: Square Top Sails
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Qld Dave M
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Qld | Hi Gary.
Are you sure about that wall thickness. The reason I ask is that I recently bought a new mast from the association stock and the wall thickness is 2mm.
This mast was one of the batch that Matt Stone brought up here with him.
Dave
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[Re: Dave M]
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03/15/14 03:48 AM 03/15/14 03:48 AM |
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| Ok Dave, i've been back out with the digital vernier calipers (not engineering quality) admittedly I was working from memory, a dangerous passtime at my age , but that was my recollection, from when I did a lot of measuring when we had the thin web ones. The three off cuts I found from different masts, including non anodised section, all measured between 1.6 to 1.8 mm. | | | Re: Square Top Sails
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the vernier callipers that I have suggest a fly#%@t over 2mm and measured against a ruler at just under 2mm.
Dave
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Victoria Australia | ..... This is a ball park figure; The same size mast with internal reinforcing currently stands at approximately $850-900 dollars.(a discount would be probable if bought in bulk )......  but the other option we're forgetting & that's fairly cheap is..... I have
fitted a forward facing diamond (parrot perch) between the foot and the
hound. This makes it very affordable in comparision to an entire new section .... This means the association isn't left holding a bag full of mast sections .... and we keep new masts affordable at the same time  The mast regulations can basically stay as they are...... The smaller section remains a lightweight user friendly mast .... I don't think I could right a boat with a heavier duty or larger section mast .... am I alone ???? ...  Without seeing Kevin's forward facing diamond setup, I'm sure we have enough collective brain power to design a simple enough unit ourselves to overcome the stiffness issues with the square-top sail on current section even with its size limitations.....
Yar, & this ere post be done without a sin'le drop o' rum passin' me lips
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Victoria Australia | the wording on my and my bro sails costs from Irwin about $140 goodall designs said about ~$250.... big difference Other option if you have a mylar sail is to talk to your local signwriter, as vinyl lettering sticks ok on mylar. So could be a option and if your putting it on yourself, it comes spaced (by peel of top tape) making it easier to put on than sailmaker sticky back. now why didn't I think of that..... can someone post up the size of a single letter ... EG: the 'M' would be the largest "box dimension" I'd need to get the vinyl cuts done. 
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03/16/14 02:53 AM 03/16/14 02:53 AM |
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| ..... This is a ball park figure; The same size mast with internal reinforcing currently stands at approximately $850-900 dollars.(a discount would be probable if bought in bulk )...... but the other option we're forgetting & that's fairly cheap is..... I have
fitted a forward facing diamond (parrot perch) between the foot and the
hound. This makes it very affordable in comparision to an entire new section .... This means the association isn't left holding a bag full of mast sections .... and we keep new masts affordable at the same time The mast regulations can basically stay as they are...... The smaller section remains a lightweight user friendly mast .... I don't think I could right a boat with a heavier duty or larger section mast .... am I alone ???? ... Without seeing Kevin's forward facing diamond setup, I'm sure we have enough collective brain power to design a simple enough unit ourselves to overcome the stiffness issues with the square-top sail on current section even with its size limitations..... Pirate you forgot one important part in your quote from South Africa. "The diamond does interfere with jib when tacking - not badly, but crew needs to help sheets through. The mast is stiff enough between foot and hound, but bends a lot above the hound. In medium wind, I can't get enough leech tension - I sheet in harder to close the leech, the mast bends, sail flattens and leech opens again. Creases start forming - use a bit of Cunningham - mast bends and leech opens............." Admittedly he said he's still working on it but, forward facing diamonds or **** perches have been tried on a number of classes masts over the years and most don't have them now. It's a very hard thing to get to work properly, particularly as a smooth flexible all round set up and adds alot of rig tuning complexity, many will want to set up a system that is adjustable on the water, adding further complexity. Just my opinion, but I am not keen on a third diamond. | | | Re: Square Top Sails
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03/16/14 04:18 PM 03/16/14 04:18 PM |
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| Hi Ross,
these are the only restrictions on masts,
11 MAST
11.1 The mast shall be made of an extruded aluminium alloy.
11.2 The maximum height of the top of the mast including all permanent fittings shall not be greater than 7360 mm above the top of the main beam.
11.3 The forestay attachment point shall be 5280 mm ± 100 mm from the top of the main beam. If more than one potential forestay
attachment point is provided then all such points shall fall within the measurement tolerance.
11.4 Section size: Width 59 mm min; 63 mm max. Depth 86 mm min; 91 mm max.
11.5 Tapered mast permitted, but when used tapering shall only be above the 5180 mm mark.
11.6 Mast rotation control must be fitted
So internal ribs are no problem, as long as external dimensions fit sizes above, which are easily checked.
Hi Gary I should have said "not legal at the time" the rules have been relaxed since.
Ross
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[Re: Beckit 1824]
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03/17/14 01:47 AM 03/17/14 01:47 AM |
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Qld | Your right Luke.
Through the power of the association and a co-ordinated and methodical approach, most of the foreseeable issue/development problems can be managed to transition to an updated rig.
Maybe a feedback process for members to provide constructive input into the development process.
Dave
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To windward of you! | hi Luke, have a read of the national assoc. constitution which details how you put a motion forward in regards to changes to building regs/class rules.
I also agree with Gary with the comments on a third diamond i also am not keen on a forward diamond and i can see it will cause quite a problem with the sloop boats and jibs. I can see quite a few jibs being damaged due to it. (although that would be good for buisness)
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