Jerry, I guess I send this e-mail here cuz I don't know where you will be to get it!?!? (get it?) Thank You for the offer to investigate my perverse concern for the mass of the mast. Long time no see! You have a standing invite when your in the 'hood. Just call so I know when. I am refurbishing my boat and am looking to replace the mast so it will fit my tall rig sails. I am not enamored with the OEM section (in the tall version) its fine in the std. I think I am looking at a 'D' section for less "noodle" action when in the tall config. Of course you would be called upon for wire work. I am fairing keel, bonding cabin sole,relacing deck wood trim blah blah. You will appreciate the fact that 1 side of my boat is yellow and the other side and transom are white. I will finish the transformation from yeller to white ASAIGTI. I am trying to get this boat suitable for the August gig in Monterey. If you have time on the next trip thru to the Old Pueblo call. Gary life is good M-17 # 316A Gotta getta new boatname........maybe boatname.com heh? NOT C-21 Arizona Foothills 602 943-7252 Office 602 703-7245 Mobile 800 528-8962 Toll Free www.GaryOberbeck.com "Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives." -William A. Foster