"Haakon Dybdahl" wrote in message
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I also question the condition of the mast. Is it common to replace mast on
sailboats? This boat is from late 70s.


If your mast doesn't show any signs of heavy pitting under the fittings and
no cracks, then you should be alright..

I just finished build an Ingrid 38 and I put in a used mast that is almost
20 years old and has been to the Bering Sea twice. I couldn't find any
defect in the mast, other than some pitting under the winch bases and since
they were on welded pads it didn't effect the mast strength.


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My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
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