Carbon fibre masts - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T01:21:02Zhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/carbon-fibre-masts?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A170591&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy tiki 30 had keel stepped f…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2020-01-06:2195841:Comment:1708032020-01-06T02:37:26.058Zchris.t.schupphttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/christschupp
My tiki 30 had keel stepped freestanding carbon fiber, wood composite mast. They were constructed by laminating strips of fur to a pvc core that had wood plugs in it at the pipe joints. Then wrapped up with carbon. They are really stiff and nearly indestructible. They are not exactly light weight. The only problem I have had is rot at the mast head where water got into the wood part. I posted a couple of pics a while back.
My tiki 30 had keel stepped freestanding carbon fiber, wood composite mast. They were constructed by laminating strips of fur to a pvc core that had wood plugs in it at the pipe joints. Then wrapped up with carbon. They are really stiff and nearly indestructible. They are not exactly light weight. The only problem I have had is rot at the mast head where water got into the wood part. I posted a couple of pics a while back. Just added several photos of…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-12-30:2195841:Comment:1705692019-12-30T19:50:10.407ZMorgan B Welchhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/MorganWelch
<p>Just added several photos of the carbon tow reinforced mast. Not sure how to add them to the thread, but check out the photos on my profile..</p>
<p>Just added several photos of the carbon tow reinforced mast. Not sure how to add them to the thread, but check out the photos on my profile..</p> Rob Denny seems to be the new…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-12-21:2195841:Comment:1706032019-12-21T16:52:01.027ZMorgan B Welchhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/MorganWelch
<p>Rob Denny seems to be the new "authority" on carbon fiber masts, especially freestanding ones.</p>
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<p>Here is a link showing a low cost way he developed to utilize carbon tow in the consctuction.</p>
<p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20071025022017/http://www.harryproa.com/building_hg/buildinghg_wk15.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20071025022017/http://www.harryproa.com...</a></p>
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<p>I actually have a homebuilt carbon mast that…</p>
<p>Rob Denny seems to be the new "authority" on carbon fiber masts, especially freestanding ones.</p>
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<p>Here is a link showing a low cost way he developed to utilize carbon tow in the consctuction.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20071025022017/http://www.harryproa.com/building_hg/buildinghg_wk15.htm" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20071025022017/http://www.harryproa.com...</a></p>
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<p>I actually have a homebuilt carbon mast that came with a tiki 21 that I am working on. It used carbon tow laminated around an aluminum? core. The aluminum, or some sort of alloy, has the mast head and foot cast into it then the whole thing covered with several layers of carbon tow. I am not at home right now, but will try and get some photos posted soon. *full disclosure, I have not used the mast, as it was de-laminating in an area when I got it, and the tiki 21 hasn't been relaunched yet..</p> lighter mast would be easier…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-12-20:2195841:Comment:1704732019-12-20T10:09:59.871Zagur paesüldhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/agurpaesueld
<p>lighter mast would be easier to rise... but as Wharrams are cruisers in their core not racers, it would not make so great difference in performance by having lighter mast, is suppose. Im pretty sure that using some modern aluminum cat rig, with fully battened sails with big roach on the sailhead and added keel strip will make more difference than using carbon mast with Wharram's sloppy wings sails, which are primarily designed for easy handling not for adding few extra knots to your…</p>
<p>lighter mast would be easier to rise... but as Wharrams are cruisers in their core not racers, it would not make so great difference in performance by having lighter mast, is suppose. Im pretty sure that using some modern aluminum cat rig, with fully battened sails with big roach on the sailhead and added keel strip will make more difference than using carbon mast with Wharram's sloppy wings sails, which are primarily designed for easy handling not for adding few extra knots to your pace...</p>
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<p>but Im just curious is there someone who had tried to make carbon mast to Wharram back in home garage? like in this video? <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Jz4_PpHLY" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Jz4_PpHLY</a></p> The T30 Mahiya has a carbon f…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-12-14:2195841:Comment:1702672019-12-14T01:48:45.636ZAndréshttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Andres
<p>The T30 Mahiya has a carbon fiber mast. See <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMR0ojWa-E" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMR0ojWa-E</a></p>
<p>The T30 Mahiya has a carbon fiber mast. See <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMR0ojWa-E" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMR0ojWa-E</a></p> If you really want to save we…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-12-14:2195841:Comment:1705912019-12-14T00:50:02.887ZAxelhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Axel
<p>If you really want to save weight on the T38, perhaps look at alternatives for the beams... Those things are heavy! You'll save many multiples of the mast weight by going to CF there. There was a member here who had some made for a smaller Tiki, perhaps a 30 at what seemed like a pretty reasonable cost. </p>
<p>If you really want to save weight on the T38, perhaps look at alternatives for the beams... Those things are heavy! You'll save many multiples of the mast weight by going to CF there. There was a member here who had some made for a smaller Tiki, perhaps a 30 at what seemed like a pretty reasonable cost. </p> Thinking of replacing my wood…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-12-13:2195841:Comment:1705532019-12-13T19:06:21.824ZDavehttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Dave
<p>Thinking of replacing my wooden mast with carbon fibre or aluminium to keep the weight down. Has anyone used a carbon mast and any idea of the weight?</p>
<p>Thinking of replacing my wooden mast with carbon fibre or aluminium to keep the weight down. Has anyone used a carbon mast and any idea of the weight?</p> In Aluminum, you are looking…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-07-07:2195841:Comment:1321692015-07-07T22:37:26.252ZBudget Boaterhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/BudgetBoater
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<p>In Aluminum, you are looking for 5" ID (Inside Diameter) Schedule 10 Aluminum pipe (or tube) in 6061 T6.</p>
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<p>Many irrigation pipes and other industrial pipes are made from this, as well as non-tapered flag poles.</p>
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<p>In Aluminum, you are looking for 5" ID (Inside Diameter) Schedule 10 Aluminum pipe (or tube) in 6061 T6.</p>
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<p>Many irrigation pipes and other industrial pipes are made from this, as well as non-tapered flag poles.</p> Thanks Robert and Bjorne for…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-07-07:2195841:Comment:1321662015-07-07T22:15:57.334ZIfor Davieshttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/IforDavies
Thanks Robert and Bjorne for your thoughts. I'm still undecided but probably I'll go for aluminum due to cost, there's still a lot of other equipment to buy. I'm struggling to find info on costs, grade of alu and where to buy even on this site. I'm sure it's here somewhere I'll keep looking and keep you posted, thanks again
Thanks Robert and Bjorne for your thoughts. I'm still undecided but probably I'll go for aluminum due to cost, there's still a lot of other equipment to buy. I'm struggling to find info on costs, grade of alu and where to buy even on this site. I'm sure it's here somewhere I'll keep looking and keep you posted, thanks again in comparison to other cats t…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2015-07-03:2195841:Comment:1321102015-07-03T20:07:58.420ZBjörnhttps://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Bjorn
in comparison to other cats the Tiki 38 is kind of a sluggish sailor in low winds, I would not bother with carbon masts if you can get hold of aluminium. alu is good because of the low maintenance and because it is so easy to carry them around.
in comparison to other cats the Tiki 38 is kind of a sluggish sailor in low winds, I would not bother with carbon masts if you can get hold of aluminium. alu is good because of the low maintenance and because it is so easy to carry them around.