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Double checking aluminium baton/boom/yard diameter?

  • 18 Jun 2025 09:41
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    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Andrew

    a quick comparison between the Hurley 22 and my IF Ingeborg, makes it appear that the Hurley's righting moment will be about 80% of that of Ingeborg. Ingeborg's mast is 150mm with 5mm wall. A mast of 140mm should give 81% strength.

    Frankly, this is not rocket science. Ingeborg's mast appears to be strong, without any sign of stress  when I sail her. 
    If the project were mine, I would look for anything between 120 and 150mm.

    Arne
  • 16 Jun 2025 12:18
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    Anonymous member

    Hi, I'm just about to buy my alloy tube for my mast, and wanted to double check the current thinking on correct diameter for aluminium baton/boom/yard (6082T6) before I press send. The boat is 22 foot (Hurley 22), so will have corresponding sale (same as Ingeborg). Strength and robustness is important. 

    Thanks 

    Andy
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