What about using a wind surfer mast? Lot's of old ones around.
"derbyrm" wrote in message
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A 2 inch mast can be made from a single "2 x 4" (1½" x 3½"). Rip a 1½ x 2
from it, then rip the cut-off into two 1/4" pieces and epoxy them to the
sides. The notches will be trimmed when you plane off the corners as part
of the 8-siding operation.

Roger

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wrote:

Thanks! Now, if I can solve my mast problem I can hopefully get the
boat sailing before summer ends!