Greetings all.
I’m a new sailor in the process of getting a first boat. I looked at a late model Sun Cat this weekend that seems very well cared for and appears to be in outstanding shape. I’d like to make an offer for the boat but there is one wrinkle that worries me.
The owner had the mast modified to, as I understand it, be able to nearly fully remove it so as to clear a garage door for storage. The modification consisted of cutting the mast below the boom, close to where it emerges from the deck. The modified mast is secured to the “stub mast” via an aluminum clamp when the boat is in use. I’ve attached a photo that hopefully does a better job of explaining what the modification is.
It’s not clear to me if the mod is something done at the factory or by a third party after delivery. Either way, is it something non-standard that could impact performance or service life? In other words, is it something to be concerned about?
I’m a new sailor in the process of getting a first boat. I looked at a late model Sun Cat this weekend that seems very well cared for and appears to be in outstanding shape. I’d like to make an offer for the boat but there is one wrinkle that worries me.
The owner had the mast modified to, as I understand it, be able to nearly fully remove it so as to clear a garage door for storage. The modification consisted of cutting the mast below the boom, close to where it emerges from the deck. The modified mast is secured to the “stub mast” via an aluminum clamp when the boat is in use. I’ve attached a photo that hopefully does a better job of explaining what the modification is.
It’s not clear to me if the mod is something done at the factory or by a third party after delivery. Either way, is it something non-standard that could impact performance or service life? In other words, is it something to be concerned about?
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