Caravelle 15 question for Jacques

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Caravelle 15 question for Jacques

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This question arrived via email over the weekend: Hi, Some years ago I purchased plans to build a 15 ft Caravelle. All went well and the boat looks really nice. I can send some pictures. Originally I used a aluminum mast, but now I want to build a wooden mast. Can you give me some specs for such a mast: diameter required, how bendy should it be? Regards" Jeff

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Re: Caravelle 15 question for Jacques

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About the same dimensions as the one I show on the plans.
For a rectangular section, 3 by 2". Round 2.5" up to the shrouds then taper to 2".

Why would you change to a wood spar? The Al one is lighter.
Good wood for a spar is difficult to find and building it is not easy.
Jacques Mertens - Designer
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