Mast suggestions.
Mark, hunt down a few spars suppliers on the Web. Try DAMCO, aka Dywer Aluminium Spars Co., in New England (they're on the Web-- just search). Get sales on the phone and tell them what you need. Then try a few other people too. You're probably NOT going to get an exact replacement as Macgregor did not really BUY 'masts'. The old man bought aluminium extrusions and cut them to length, fitted all the hardware with pop-rivets, and installed it. Anything you get from someone like DAMCO is going to be FAR superior to that. If it were me I would take the opportunity to specify internal halyards, double sheaves, sliding gooseneck, and some other stuff. The Venture 22 is a super little boat and could be very competitive if equipped and sailed well. I'd like to see you really enjoy it. BTW -if you don't want it, call me! [laugh] -but seriously. JC JComet@aol.com
