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Nacra 5.x mast section

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David Bonin
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the 1980s Nacras almost all used the same mast section. Does anyone have a proper description/dimensions for this section and/or an equivalent carbon mast section? I have a line on couple of carbon masts and am trying to figure out if they will work or if I will have to change my mast base/stepping system.


 
Posted : October 25, 2016 5:26 pm
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I'd be interested in some related info to this as I heard some early Nacra 18 square masts were thinner/weaker than later ones. Any info on what switched and when between all the boats would be nice to know.


 
Posted : October 25, 2016 6:09 pm
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here you go. late 80's early 90's 5.8 mast section
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Posted : October 26, 2016 9:44 am
David Bonin
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Awesome thanks!


 
Posted : October 26, 2016 5:52 pm
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Just to confirm / answer my own question. I emailed NACRA and they said the mast section didn't change between the 5.X boats and was always the same between the boats. Even the new extrusion which is technically different from the old one they said was designed to have the same strength / flexibility


 
Posted : October 27, 2016 8:57 am
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