I know this question is going to sound like "how long is a piece of line" but here goes...
I have a 1975 Formosa 41 single headsail ketch. She was originally built (and designed to have) wooden masts. The boat I have has recently built and installed aluminum masts.
People have commented that the aluminum masts will "save considerable weight aloft". But how much? Is there any way to guesstimate how much masts of each type would weigh? Or how much of a percentage decrease in weight aluminum spars give?
Main is 52' high
Mizzen is about 38' high.
Medsailor
I have a 1975 Formosa 41 single headsail ketch. She was originally built (and designed to have) wooden masts. The boat I have has recently built and installed aluminum masts.
People have commented that the aluminum masts will "save considerable weight aloft". But how much? Is there any way to guesstimate how much masts of each type would weigh? Or how much of a percentage decrease in weight aluminum spars give?
Main is 52' high
Mizzen is about 38' high.
Medsailor
