Wooden Spars

[Sailmachine]

I am curious as to the feasibility of wooden spars on a 35' sloop. I need all new rigging and was looking at all my options. A wooden mast would really be neat.

[kismetc30]

I have one of wood and one of alum. The main is the original wood mast the mizzen I built out of a salvaged sloop mast. I must say that the alum is much lighter.

[mitiempo]

Aluminum is lighter as well as needing less maintenance. Wooden masts should be varnished as you can't tell the wood's condition under paint. A neighbor has a Cheoy Lee 35 with the original wooden spars and they look great but I'll stick to low maintenance aluminum.

[poopdeckpappy]

I have wood spars, wouldn't change them for the world

[WanderingStar]

I also have wooden spars (on a wooden boat) that are painted, and have been for 42 years. I would never change mine. But I don't think I'd change from aluminum to wood. If you order them you will be shocked by the cost. Will you build them yourself?