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Foam-filled mast
On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 08:01:04 -0700, Robert or Karen Swarts wrote:
Assuming one makes provision to access and mechanical or electrical components within the mast, are there any compelling reasons NOT to foam fill the mast? Bob Swarts There could be weight and righting moment issues. Maybe it will be OK, but I guess I would at least want to do the math before I poured the foam... There could be possible corrosion problems. Hollow masts are pretty resistant to oxidation. If you fill it with foam it could easily develop pockets of poor drainage, and therefore corrode. --Mac |
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