Mast thickness

[Sturtzebecker]

I own an H260 keel version. Compared to other boats the same size in the marina, my mast seems awful thin. I guess a feature for a trailerable boat, but is this mast too weak for 20 to 30 mph winds?
Cheers, Albert

 

[Allan12210]

Its all about the rigging. The larger hunters of my era (1980s) were advertised as being able to use a smaller dimensioned spar because of the B&R rigging design. It is just as strong with less weight aloft. With that weight savings, my 34 seems to carry a taller mast (high aspect ratio) that other boats that size. It seems to translate to good performance.

 

[Sturtzebecker]

Thank you for the informative reply.
Regards, Albert