YAMAHA 26 Tall Rig

jviss · Aug 4, 2011

Have you tried this?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=yamaha+26+mast

jviss · Aug 4, 2011

Seriously, though...

You might try Rig-Rite.

http://www.rigrite.com/

jnovie · Aug 9, 2011

Ken 21 said:
I was recently demasted - lower shroud let go from fatigue with disastrous results, the mast was broken at the spreaders. I have been sailing my Y-26 for about 20 years and love the way it sails. I am looking for a replacement mast and hope somebody could supply information on where I could find a mast.
thanks for any assistance

I have a Yamaha 26 Tall Rig also.

I am very sorry to hear that you lost your mast.

The information in bold below is from the web site yamahasailboats.org. It is possible to get certain parts. I hope they get a reasonably priced mast for you. They just might be able to provide you with a new mast. If they can't have a new one built they may be able to provide you with a detailed plan of your mast including the exact section used.

You might try and find a good local rigger who can help you thru the process.

If all else fails you will need to contact custom mast manufacturers such as:
Dwyer Aluminum Mast Company

Ballenger
Proctor
Selden
Hall Spars
Atlantic Spars

etc:

Good luck with finding a new mast. Let us all know how things go.

Jan Novie

Yamaha 26 Tall Rig
"Wet Fun"
Berkeley, CA

Parts
Index:
1. Parts from the Factory
2. Rig Dimensions
1. Parts
Many parts are still available for these boats from the factory. The following is a transcription of an e-mail I received from the contact at the factory:
UPDATE: Mr. Takayanagi has moved on to a new position in the Yamaha Co. In his place is Mr. Sigenori Suzuki at:
Cc: suzukishige@yamaha-motor.co.jp Below is the original e-mail: From : <takayanagisad@yamaha-motor.co.jp>
Sent : Monday, July 5, 2004 10:49 PM
CC : nagashimat@yamaha-motor.co.jp
Subject : Sailboat parts

Firstly we thank you very much for using Yamaha product.
I am Mr. Sadao Takayanagi of International Cooperation
group, Overseas Market Development Operation, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd,.
The group handles boat export business.

As you may be aware from our group name, our main task is working for
International Cooperation Projects under Japanese Official Development
Assistance. We are also corresponding with the customers who have
our boats / sailboats that were exported many years back.

Unfortunately, we do not export Boats / Sailboats on commercial basis
any more, and many of those models were discontinued.
However we would like to do our best to meet your requests for parts as much as
possible. So please let us know what parts you would like to have at
this time.

Thanks and best regards,

************************************************
Sadao Takayanagi
International Cooperation Group
Overseas Market Development Operation
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
3380-67 Arai, Hamana, Shizuoka
431-0302 Japan
Tel: +81-53-594-8021
Fax: +81-53-594-8004
E-mail: takayanagisad@yamaha-motor.co.jp
Web site: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/omdo/index.html
*************************************************
This gentleman knows English well enough to do business with, and the service I received when I ordered parts was excellent. My method of doing business is to photograph the part for which I needed a replacement, with a ruler next to it if appropriate, then e-mail it to him. In a couple days, I would get part numbers and price quote with shipping.

jnovie · Aug 22, 2011

Ken,
I am curious to know how things are working out in your search for finding a replacement mast for your Yamaha 26 tall rig. By the way what exactly failed and under what wind and sea conditions. Did you have to cut away the mast and rigging or were you able to manage to bring the entire broken rig into port.
Jan
Yamaha 26 Tall Rig
"Wet Fun"
Jan

jnovie · Sep 22, 2011

Ken 21 said:
I have found a company in Japan that can supply mast for the Y-26 tall rig to specifications. I am currently having problems in obtaining a shipping rate from Japan to Seattle.

Ken 21

I hope your search for a new mast is working out and that you have found reasonable shipping rates. I also hope that when things have settled down you would kindly let us all know about the process you went thru and the best resources you found for obtaining a new mast. I for one who owns a similar boat would be grateful as one never knows when such a misfortune can occur. We would all benefit from the shared knowledge gained from your experience.
Jan
Yamaha 26 Tall Rig
"Wet Fun"

jnovie · Oct 6, 2011

Ken 21 said:
I finally found a reasonable freight rate from Japan to Flathead Lake Montana. I now have to find out if there are any US duties & taxes on sailboat mast from Japan. Just one more item to go through. I do have a back up plan, as there is a rigging company in Seattle that has been more than helpful as they are promoting a US custom made mast from Selden Eastern US. This company is more expensive than the Japnese manufacture with the new freight rate. The boat has been put away for the seson and I have traveling on business I have to make a decision this USA - Japanese.

Ken

Ken,
Glad to hear you close to finalizing your replacement mast issue. At some point it would great to know exactly who and what product you used and how much the replacement mast cost including shipping and anything else you feel that might be helpful to your fellow Yamaha sailboat owners in the event we have to follow in your footsteps so to speak.

If you are ever in the San Francisco area and would like to go out for a sail on SF bay just let me know.

Jan Novie
"Wet Fun"
Yamaha 26 Tall Rig

jnovie · Jan 17, 2012

Ken 21 said:
I was recently demasted - lower shroud let go from fatigue with disastrous results, the mast was broken at the spreaders. I have been sailing my Y-26 for about 20 years and love the way it sails. I am looking for a replacement mast and hope somebody could supply information on where I could find a mast.
thanks for any assistance

Ken,
Would you kindly let us all know how the replacement of your mast went including costs. Were you able to match the exact mast section. You had previously let us know that you had costs to replace the rig from both a Japanese manufacturer and also from a local source but did not elaborate. One of the reason's this would be helpful is I want to be certain I have enough insurance coverage on my boat in the event of a complete mast failure. An explanation of what you had to go thru would be wonderful help.
Thanks,
Jan

Yamaha 26 tall rig
"Wet Fun"
Berkeley

seouljoe · Jan 19, 2012

Parts Contact

what's the big frigging secret?
In other cafes,, we share every detail of shipper,,, shipping lines. their prices,, who sells what ,,parts prices,,, IN ORDER FOR ALL TO BENEFIT by being here,,,
Is it that so many Yamaha boats in this planet,, by asking,, prices go up? I've noticed this behavior, in other threads here as well.
Let's share folks,,
Also from Japan to Seattle ,, look up Wallenius Shipping Line.. they simply lay it on the side of their car carrier Ro-Ro vessel ,, I shipped my 320KG Harley from Korea to Long Beach for USD 800, when I went around the world with it last year. It should not cost more than 200 bucks, considering weight and measure ,, 50 bucks for customs declaration in Japan ,, may be another 50 in Seattle.

jnovie said:
Ken,
Would you kindly let us all know how the replacement of your mast went including costs. Were you able to match the exact mast section. You had previously let us know that you had costs to replace the rig from both a Japanese manufacturer and also from a local source but did not elaborate. One of the reason's this would be helpful is I want to be certain I have enough insurance coverage on my boat in the event of a complete mast failure. An explanation of what you had to go thru would be wonderful help.
Thanks,
Jan

Yamaha 26 tall rig
"Wet Fun"
Berkeley

seouljoe · Jan 22, 2012

Yamaha Parts in Japan

You can googlate it,,, then write an inquiry to the contact EM,,
Knowing Japanese ,, they will come back to you timely manner.

New Japan Yacht Co.
7-9 Shirai
Makinohara-shi
Shizuoka, 421-0502
Phone: 0548-54-0221
Fax: 0548-54-0223

http://www.njy.co.jp/

Project K-Marine
5-75-1 Square-Choujamachi 201
Choujamachi, Nakaku
Yokohama-shi., 231-0000
Phone: 0120-963969
Fax: 045-242-8373

http://www.marine-j.com

Neonet-marine
愛知県額田郡
幸田町深溝大角豆田1-1
, 444-0124
Phone: 0564-56-1000
Fax: 0564-56-0011

http://www.neonet-marine.com/

Bob15082 · Jan 22, 2012

Mast

Has anyone tried Selden? They made a mast for a friend of mine who built a 43' custom sailor, and he was pretty happy with it.