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Kevin wrote:

I MUST have a split mast as I tow a caravan! I am looking at buying a 1996 boat with a one piece mast. In the past I have seen notes re suggested 'mast swap' could somebody give me some advice as to what to look out for, how much one would expect to pay for such a swap and is there any chance anybody would prefer a one piece to a two piece mast. Obviously just buying a two piece would be VERY expensive. Any suggestions from anybody, preferably in easy reach of the North West, (Lancs)

Bob replied:

The one piece mast is in vogue at present. There is probably a (slight) performance advantage as it is lighter and it is not prone to taking in water.
You should not expect to pay any money. Just advertise for a swap on this web site. Make sure that the split mast you swap for is not too old (they had a fibre glass joint section - modern ones have an aluminium joint section) and shows no sign of water inside or water dripping from the joint section when horizontal.
cheers
Bob