Testing the Mast

Today I was finally able to test the mast. I built the tabernacle and this made it a LOT easier to get the mast up and in place. I had attached the tangs to the mast, 12 feet up and ran string down to measure the distance for the stainless wire that will help support the mast from the strain of the wind.

The top bolt is the pivot and the bottom one holds it in place. I cut the mast an inch above the deck at a 45 degree angle and got a nice, tight fit.

The mast itself looks solid. There may be a bit too much rake (angle) in the mast but I will wait to see how it looks when I put the sail up and after I get it in the water.

It will look good once she is launched and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.