Quick Carbon Mast Question

[Tim Carter]

Yes....  if you have access to a sewing machine you could make your own for mabye $50 in cloth.

[Dan Tucker]

Figured this is a good a thread as any.

I just acquired #92. It has a carbon mast and appears for have been glued together.
however I don't have a mast bag for it.  Any recommendations?

http://www.apsltd.com/c-6094-viper-640-boat-covers-mast-bags.aspx

There is two flavors here - Sounds like the carbon one is for use with an unglued mast.
Can I use the Aluminum version for a glued Carbon mast?


Brian

There's also good old Service Canvas. I'd buy their heavier older style one. Google or check the links page on the class site.

[Jay Harrell]

I just acquired #92. It has a carbon mast and appears for have been glued together.
however I don't have a mast bag for it.  Any recommendations?

one word: PAINT.

I got mine painted last year and I couldn't be more happy.  It protects the mast 24x7, even while out racing or sitting at the club with the mast up, and it looks great. I expect once carbon gets past being exotic and "cool looking" that all carbon masts will come painted from the factory - and it won't be a day too soon.

[Matt Sole]

Kelly Bechard made me a really nice cover. Very good price as well.
You can PM her on here.

[Michael Gravitt]

I would also like Rondar's ( or SuperSpars) stand on the glueing thing.  If I ever get mine delivered I would like to know what is best. I bought mine in July and doubt that I will ever see it.

[Matt Sole]

You need to get Super Spars stand on this question. It is their product and therefore the answer should be from them.

Just out of interest, when was the original delivery date and what is your current expected date?

[Darren Gilbert]

I would also like Rondar's ( or SuperSpars) stand on the glueing thing.  If I ever get mine delivered I would like to know what is best. I bought mine in July and doubt that I will ever see it.

OHHHH NOOOO!  That doesn't make me feel very good.  I have one ordered but much more recently.

What is the reason for the hold up on masts?

[Jay Harrell]

Dan Tucker and Dave Nickerson are working on the mast supply issue for the class.  If you're having problems getting a mast, you need to let them know so they can tell the real scope of the problem.

I would also like Rondar's ( or SuperSpars) stand on the glueing thing.  If I ever get mine delivered I would like to know what is best. I bought mine in July and doubt that I will ever see it.

OHHHH NOOOO!  That doesn't make me feel very good.  I have one ordered but much more recently.

What is the reason for the hold up on masts?

[Darren Gilbert]

Thank you Jay.  I have been in contact with both Claire from Rondar and Paul Zimmerman, but I will let Dan and Dave know that I am in the process of trying to get a rig.

Darren

Dan Tucker and Dave Nickerson are working on the mast supply issue for the class.  If you're having problems getting a mast, you need to let them know so they can tell the real scope of the problem.

I would also like Rondar's ( or SuperSpars) stand on the glueing thing.  If I ever get mine delivered I would like to know what is best. I bought mine in July and doubt that I will ever see it.

OHHHH NOOOO!  That doesn't make me feel very good.  I have one ordered but much more recently.

What is the reason for the hold up on masts?

[Drew Harper]

We fully anticipate being caught up on masts by late April.

I'll pass the gluing question onto Paul, though it is a SuperSpar issue.

[Michael Gravitt]

 First I was told in the Fall then I was told on the next shipment. That became March 1st. Now I can't seem to get anyone to respond to me at all. My season starts in April. I have a new main for the carbon rig due any day. When will I get it?

[Michael Gravitt]

Finally got a response. My mast will be here in April. Amy says ... yea right. Around here my mast has become a big joke to all that don't own a Viper. Literally a PIPE dream.

[Darren Gilbert]

Michael, thanks for keeping us posted on the process.

I haven't been waiting near as long as you have, but I was advised by Claire that my rig has been 'pencilled' in for the March container leaving next week.  But then she went on to say that it's more likely to be on the April container as there probably won't be enough extra rigs for me.

My season starts the end of May, so I hope it works out for me.  If I knew it was going to be such a long lead time to get a mast, I would had ordered mine back in October when I bought the boat.



Drew, by late April, do you mean landed in North America by late April, or in the UK to be shipped by late April?

[Drew Harper]

Michael, thanks for keeping us posted on the process.

I haven't been waiting near as long as you have, but I was advised by Claire that my rig has been 'pencilled' in for the March container leaving next week.  But then she went on to say that it's more likely to be on the April container as there probably won't be enough extra rigs for me.

My season starts the end of May, so I hope it works out for me.  If I knew it was going to be such a long lead time to get a mast, I would had ordered mine back in October when I bought the boat.



Drew, by late April, do you mean landed in North America by late April, or in the UK to be shipped by late April?

SuperSpar has stated that we should be fairly caught up in April...I assume later April. This is in England. There are quite a few containers headed to the USA right now. Actually one every 4 weeks through the sailing season. The reps have booked out Rondars Viper production through late June as of today.

[Steve Conger]

i recently ordered a stick that is penciled in for may delivery.  hopefully what drew says about delivery comes true.  i would also like to know more about the glue/not glue situation.  Jay-what kind of paint did you use on the carbon to cover it and what color did you go with?