Jordan, Bram, Christian et al,
Thank you very much for all your thoughtful remarks and assistance. I am
inclined towards the CST due to ease of access (visiting Sydney now for
instance) as well as other minor things like the fact that they stick the
mainsail track for you. Well also the fact that I sail a 29erXX with their
mast on gives me a good feeling about their product. I also don't know where
I will end up buidling & eventually sailing the boat so the adjustable
spreaders etc give me a good feeling too. I am almost ready to commit but
somehow will feel much better once Jordan or Steve hite the water. Come on
guys, summer is almost over! I look forward to hearing of your successful
launch.
Jordan, Steve, can you kindly share info on who to contact at CST? I recall
you had the name of a person who had worked with you on the Swift setup. Who
is the sailmaker and what is the total cost if I may ask?
Thanks for all your help. Regards,
Kerem
On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 4:26 PM, Jordan SPENCER <jordan.afe@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Hi Kerem
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> I may be the culprit for the step to CST.
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> I went to them because they are in Oz and they have worked very closely
> with my sailmaker developing rigs for 14's for years. Be aware Carbontech in
> NZ may well be worth looking at as well. I believe they are cheaper (for low
> modulus carbon) and very high quality, but you will have to do some rig
> development.
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> I have built the double spreader rig (my boat is finished – just awaiting
> sails and signwriting). I did it for the reasons Christian specified. To
> keep the lower column in section and to allow the tip to respond better.
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> With regards Brams comments about the boat being easier to sail without
> the lower spreaders, you can achieve this in a double spreader rig by not
> carrying too much poke (too longa' spreaders) on the lower set.
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> Hopefully I will get some sailing soon and send some photo's so you can
> see how the rig behaves.
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> Jordan
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> *From:* Kerem Kirkpinar [mailto:email.kerem@xxxxxxxxx]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 20 February 2008 5:01 PM
> *To:* swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* Forte or CST Mast - Verdict out yet?
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> Hi everyone,
>
> First off wishing you all a great regatta and social gathering soon at
> Fort Desoto. I am following through the developments with envy waiting for
> the day when I can join you all in a similar get together.
>
> Will start ordering supplies soon and wanted to know if the Forte or CST
> mast, single or double spreader verdict is out yet. I am very much
> interested to see if any of the builders pursuing the CST + double spreader
> approach has put their boats on the water and their results.
>
> I look forward to getting some feedback.
>
> Thanks & Best Regards,
> Kerem
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