Let us suppose the mast is 4" in diameter and 25 ft long, stepped 4 ft above
waterline. The weight of water it displaces is 138 lb. Let us suppose half
if that is the weight of the mast. That leaves 69 lb positive buoyancy. The
center of buoyancy of the mast is about 16 ft above waterline. That will
create a righting moment of about 1100 ft lb when the boat is flat on the
water. That is not inconsequential, and could be a large help in preventing
a total capsize.

BS

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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On 26 Oct 2005 23:23:21 -0700, "Chris" wrote:
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Not even a few hundred pounds. If you want easier proof: You can hoist
a person up the mast of even small keeboats witout inverting them.

Chris


Can you hoist a person up a mast at 60 degrees to the vertical,
without a capsize?

Brian Whatcott