Thread: Why painted tips on wood masts?
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Old 03-31-2004
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Why painted tips on wood masts?
Anyone know the technical/traditional reason why the top few feet of wood masts were painted white? Is there an actual proportion or percentage of mast length to be painted?

Just wondering.

Thanks

Paul G.
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