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| Russyh |
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 Joined: Sun Dec 10 2006, 04:13PM Posts: 24 | Hi folks, Sorry to plough the forum full of questions when i am yet to find a boat. But is there any guide as to the different mast types (i guess versus crew weight) for the 505. I am aware that Cumulus etc. are generally stiff but what the hell is a Holt antares? Many thanks 8526 | ||
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| Matt Hart |
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Joined: Mon Mar 12 2007, 08:11PM Posts: 21 | It's good to see the forum being used alot. I don't think there is a guide. As I know it the Holt is very Stiff but was very popular a few years ago and some people still rate it as a good section. Then there's the super spars M2 Which is also A stiff mast but has been a very successful mast for all crew weights. The cumulus is a good all rounder this mast is not as stiff as the others. | ||
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| Russyh |
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Joined: Sun Dec 10 2006, 04:13PM Posts: 24 | Thanks for the advice Matt, that was the answer i was looking for!! The forum will be hotting up once we have bought a boat. I apologise now!!! We will be milking every last drop of info and advice you guys have!! 8526 | ||
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| Spaceman Spiff |
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 Joined: Sun Nov 19 2006, 06:49PM Posts: 3 | As I remember it, but please correct me if I'm wrong, the Holt Antares was a very soft mast more suited to lighter crew weights, I had one on my first 5 0, 8230 parker 25, in a real blow you could see the top section flexing away, it suited us as my crew was less than 11 stone soaking wet | ||
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| Russyh |
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Joined: Sun Dec 10 2006, 04:13PM Posts: 24 | Ah that may cause a problem then!! We are right at the Top Top end of the weight range. Anyone have any ideas how i can find out?? 8526 | ||
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| Matt Hart |
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Joined: Mon Mar 12 2007, 08:11PM Posts: 21 | The Antares is a stiff section a very well known sailor at our club has 1 on his Kyrwood so I am certain | ||
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| Mike Holt |
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  Joined: Fri Dec 01 2006, 01:02PM Posts: 62 | Yes the Antares is stiff. I used to use one with a pretty big crew. | ||
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| Russyh |
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Joined: Sun Dec 10 2006, 04:13PM Posts: 24 | Thats great thanks guys. 8526 | ||
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| Charlie W |
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Joined: Mon Nov 20 2006, 07:40PM Posts: 174 | The antares is like n M2 side to side, and like a cumulus for and aft. gives a slightly odd characteristc to the bend profile (basically it only really flexes fore and aft). Remember sailing with one with christian about 10 yrs ago....great mast - dynamite in breeze. Charlie W | ||
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