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Nacra 5.2 broken mast

skippi650

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Posted: Jul 27, 2015 - 02:10 PM

Hello There,
I'm new here and I live in Germany. Here I am sailing on a lake in Bavaria a Skippi 650 Cruiser and a Nacra 5.2. In a storm a few weeks ago my mast is broken. Now I could get a mast of a Hobie 18, I want to build on my Nacra 5.2. The dimensions are almost identical. What do you all mean? Is this possible?

Thanks for your opinions.

Greetings from Bavaria
Jens
Wolfman

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Posted: Jul 27, 2015 - 03:22 PM

If the length is right and you can get the bottom casting to fit I can't see a reason it wouldn't work. You may have to reposition the rigging hounds (brackets) to match your rigging though. And if the casting doesn't fit you may need to convert over to a hobie mast step.

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davefarmer

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Posted: Jul 27, 2015 - 08:24 PM

Yeah, the extrusion should be fine. As mentioned, you'll have to mess with the mast base, and either move the hounds or adjust the length of the stays. Possibly easier/cheaper than finding a 5.2 mast.

Dave
skippi650

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Posted: Jul 28, 2015 - 02:29 PM

Hello everybody,

Thanks for your opinion. I'll try it and then report here.

Thanks Jens
dmgbear55

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Posted: Aug 04, 2015 - 12:55 AM

Can a 5.2 bare mast blank be tracked down anywhere from a manufacturer? As I recall the Hobie masts were much heavier than the Nacra masts. I'm curious about the mast because mine is older and has some various corrosion issues that could decide to bite me soon.

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philinvail

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Posted: Sep 08, 2015 - 11:31 PM

Hello all,

I just joined and came across this thread. I just bought a 5.2 today and am looking to sell the mast, boom, and sails. All in very good condition. Looking for $500 for the lot. I am in Colorado.

Thanks,

Phil
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Posted: Sep 09, 2015 - 08:39 AM

I would try and find a 5.5-5.7-5.8 nacra mast then cut the top and the bottom to match the 5.2 mast now the mast hound is in its proper place all of the rigging is correct as well as the mast base. I have done this with another brand and it has worked well for me.