Supporting a boat by its mast.
If this is an attached fin keel then I would be more concerned with the long
term effect of the compression load where the keel is attached..
Say the ballast only accounts for 4 to 6 tons, the remainder of the 10 ton
will be concentrated on the faying surface between the keel and the hull..
This could ultimately cause damage to the internal keels support
structures..
I recommend you consult the boat designer or builder or a competent naval
architect..
Again, I find not fault in holding the boat upright with the mast but this
provides not under hull support.
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My opinion and experience. FWIW
Steve
s/v Good Intentions
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