[Public-list] #306 Found on Grenada - Alberg 30 mast length

[George Dinwiddie]

Whitby threw in a lot of variations from boat to boat, and many masts 
may not be original.  It doesn't really matter as far as racing is 
concerned, as the bylaws require marking the mast such that the luff of 
the mainsail shall not exceed 31 feet.

  - George

Michael Connolly wrote:
> Tom, 5-3/8" difference between Alberg 30 masts is way too much for a
> boat that is supposed to be considered a one-design by the
> builder/designer.   If the butt of the mast were corroded I wouldn't
> guess that more than 2" at most would have to be removed.  Dan Walker
> has # 145 with the mast down so he can measure as well.
> 
> I am involved with a dinghy class association. The boat has had six
> builders over 34 years and four mast lengths and at least three mast
> extrusions.  In my book, this is BS for one-design.  We are in the
> process of trying to sort out all the changes over the years to
> approximate a level playing field on the racecourse.
> 
> Alberg 30's on the other hand, had one builder for their entire
> production history of 20 years.  Not nearly the opportunity for such
> discrepancy in the final product.
> 
> Does anyone else on the list have input /comments?
> 
> Michael

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