[Jeff_H]

I believe that Cal beefed up the deck around the mast step. I don''t remember the details but a lot of them had problems at the base of the mast. There were a loy of problems with the so called "aircraft" interior liners and I understand that was dropped as well.

These are interesting boats but I think the Holland designed Ericsons were closer to the non-production designs of the era. You might look at them for clues.

Good luck
Jeff