In a message dated 12/16/2005 10:35:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, gdinwiddie at alberg30.org writes: 23-1/2 feet long, but only about 3" diameter if the right stuff. See http://alberg30.org/maintenance/SparsSailsRigging/UnsteppingMast/1-TheRig.html It's true; there's nothing you guys haven't done on these boats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Lee 1134868428.0