Sorry about the newbie question.
Is it a mistake to leave a carbon mast rigged and up for 4-5 months in the sun and weather? I would take the precaution to bungee any lines away from it to keep them from slapping in the wind while stowed.
I am looking a cat with a carbon mast and just realized that my storage plan is to leave the mast up for the season. Should I reconsider the boat? I am really interested in a light weight boat.
Thanks for any wise council.
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Mooched Beachcats in the past
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Port Clinton, Lake Erie Islands, Ohio
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Leaving carbon mast up?
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Posted: Aug 16, 2012 - 09:20 PM
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Posted: Aug 17, 2012 - 07:04 AM
I guess the jury is still out but I've had mine up for about 7 years and it's in great shape. Have at it. -
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Posted: Aug 17, 2012 - 07:54 AM
It would be wise to paint it if it is not already painted. Sun will definitely degrade surface otherwise. Pete -
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Posted: Aug 17, 2012 - 10:10 AM
I know the guys in San Diego have been doing this for years and have heard of any problems so far...
And, as Pete noted, you may want to paint it..
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Posted: Aug 17, 2012 - 06:53 PM
Great news... thanks for the experienced comments. I suppose the sun degrades everything over enough time. Sounds like there is no immediate concern. I'll look it sealing it to protect it. pbegle, do you have ant ideas about a paticular product?
I'll keep looking at cats with carbon masts.
Thanks again comrades.
Scott
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Mooched Beachcats in the past
Time to try ownership with Nacra 5.7
Port Clinton, Lake Erie Islands, Ohio
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