Those are just a kind of brace to strengthen the lower part of the
mast. I suppose that they can be considered a kind of a shroud.
Probably cheaper than equiping the boat with a good mast and
good shrouds and good chainplates.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Going Cruising" wrote in message
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I've seen several Hunters abot 35' or so that have what looks like a
pair of s/s reaching struts - is this what they are?

I'm interested in the materials used are mast fastenings.