[alberg30] Re: Mast step location

> Ken Butler said:
> 
> >Thanks Lee, You are I am sure right, I would just wind up with a series of
> bigger problems than is presently the case.Having lost a mast I am a bit
> paranoid and I am looking for ways of making it all a bit more secure.

Ken,

Another point to consider: when a deck-stepped boat rolls, it's likely
to lose the rig.  When a keel-stepped boat rolls, it's likely to lose
the rig and tear a big hole in the deck, sinking the boat.

 - George

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