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21-09-2016, 08:46
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Boat: Islander Freeport 36 "Miss Adventure"
Posts: 2
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finding a mast/shipping a mast
Mast on my Islander Freeport 36 destroyed in hurricane Newton. There seems to be a few new/used masts available that are of the correct length - 54 feet, mostly in Florida. My question is, how does one ship a mast and does anyone know how one ships a mast to Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico? I've considered possibly splicing to make the load shorter, but not sure if that's a wise idea for a boat that spends considerable time offshore. Any suggestions or experiences regarding shipping to Mexico greatly appreciated.
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21-09-2016, 08:51
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Skagit City, WA
Posts: 25,453
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
Many masts are spiced, especially on bigger boats. It would be nice if you could find one closer. Calif must be scrapping old boats?
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21-09-2016, 08:52
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cat herder, extreme blacksheep
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: furycame alley , tropics, mexico for now
Boat: 1976 FORMOSA yankee clipper 41
Posts: 18,967
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
have you checked with licensed salvors in mexico??
i have a friend in mazatlan who is one. he may be able to find a mast. also check into the marina and dry storage--once the insurance claims have been filed i am certain you will find a mast right there in san carlos guaymas.
your insurance company should be giving price of brand new mast. i know there are available masts in mexico. we just neeed to find em.
i have been promised a 40 ft aluminum mast for bird, right here in mazatlan. it just happens to be lying around in my salvor friends collection of boat goods.
oh yes. the man is an underwater welder., as well. i think mebbe he can even fix one that was broken. as he fixed the mast of my veterinarian friends boat in 2011.
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23-10-2016, 16:39
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Victoria
Boat: Niagara 35
Posts: 1
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
We too are needing a mast in Guaymas and are researching the possibilities. From what I can tell, ocean container shipping is easy to arrange and get quotes for, but max length is ~39 feet. To avoid splicing, I saw an interesting photo on Klacko Spars' website, where they used a trailer behind a pickup. Judging from the length of the truck, it looks like the mast might have been close to 60 feet. Hiring someone with such a trailer might be an option.
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24-10-2016, 03:22
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 49,082
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, BH BP.
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24-10-2016, 07:01
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vessel in Transit
Boat: Coast 34
Posts: 199
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
I'm currently in San Carlos, Mexico, up the road from Guaymas. There is a knowledgeable yacht broker here who does a lot for the cruisers storing their boats in San Carlos. He looked after our boat and others in Marina Seca in SC during the hurricane. He might be able to help with finding or shipping a mast in this area. Contact Don at San Carlos Yacht Sales, email sancarlosyachtsales@gmail.com. Good luck to you. It is heartbreaking to see the damaged yachts but I'm also seeing boats being repaired and readied for going back in the water.
Annie
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27-10-2016, 20:28
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: San Francisco
Boat: Skookum 47
Posts: 216
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
Not sure if this helps, but I am heading down to my boat in Guaymas around the end of January. I have a Toyota Tundra. If you can find/rent trailer, I could/would be willing to try and help out. I live in San Francisco. Just PM me if you find something that could work.
Cheers!
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27-10-2016, 20:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Up the mast, looking for clean wind.
Boat: Currently Shopping, & Heavily in LUST!
Posts: 5,629
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
Splicing masts is very common, & when done right, presents zero issues. Some spliced spars are designed to be "easily" disassembled, while others are more permanent once put together. And as to their performance, unless you're racing, & have one that's poorly built, you shouldn't much notice that they're not one-piece tubes.
On shipping, look for a boat that's being moved along a route akin to that which the spar in question would need to take, & have it hitch a ride with said vessel. If you go that route, it shouldn't cost you much.
When looking for masts, try; marinas, rig shops, (sometimes) used gear chandleries, insurance companies, especially after a big storm, & a few sources to remain super secret until your clearance is approved :-)
Hey, I can't give up all of my secrets. That would be foolish
Things like advertising in say Latitude 38, similar publications, & bulletin boards (electronic & paper) are options to pursue too. Ditto on yacht club bulletin boards/newsletters.
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27-10-2016, 22:35
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Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 14,262
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
The folks at Ballenger Spars in Watsonville, CA, could help you out I bet! Good folks! And maybe SFBaydude could drive it down? Looks like you need a fifth wheel trailer and a pick-up with a fifth wheel though.
ballenger spars home page
Welcome here BTW!
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Pythagoras
1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
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09-11-2020, 11:39
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Berkeley CA
Boat: 1970 Ericson 35 MKII
Posts: 32
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
What ended up happening?
I'm in the same 'boat'.
Bought a Morgan 41 OI in SF Bay with an effed up bent mast (unbeknownst to me)
Now I need a 57' mast and the only one I can find is in FL, quote of $5200 to deliver cross country....
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09-11-2020, 12:33
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: UK, Australia, Europe
Boat: Custom Catamaran
Posts: 879
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
I needed a bigger mast (15m) sent from the UK to Portugal - not an easy trip.
Found a used Selden mast at a spar company (Allspars), who then split it at the spliced join, serviced all the sheaves, etc, we put it on a truck and sent it south. I joined the two halves using the correct Selden rivets and a heavy duty manual riveter, had new rigging supplied for it as well, and can happily report it’s still going strong to this day!
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09-11-2020, 18:11
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Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 14,262
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Re: finding a mast/shipping a mast
Quote:
Originally Posted by Farlander
What ended up happening?
I'm in the same 'boat'.
Bought a Morgan 41 OI in SF Bay with an effed up bent mast (unbeknownst to me)
Now I need a 57' mast and the only one I can find is in FL, quote of $5200 to deliver cross country....
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Check with Ballenger, post 9 right above.
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Pythagoras
1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
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