Bill wrote:

I'm using it for an outrigger sailing canoe. It wont be under as much
stress as if it were on a larger boat and I wont be out far at all.
It was actually recommended by the designer but I am trying to go much
larger than what was suggested. he says that 2" should be fine but I
am looking for 3". I have also been looking around for a really solid
specie but I can't find anyone in So.Cal. that even sells the poles.
The suggestion at this point has been to find a grove and go cut one
down myself. It may come to that.

I don't know that my little sailing canoe will be able to handle
18kt.s but that would be rather impressive if it did. It will
probably scare the hell out of me the first few times but if I can get
that kind of speed I will definately let everyone know.

thanks,
Bill

Bill was wondering if you could use 2 masts off of old windsurfers
use a small alloy tube as a joiner in the middle, the one's i have at
home are nice and springy like bamboo. Was thinking of the spun
fiberglass type not the alloy type.
hope its a thought
Shaun