Used or replacement mast??

[Carson1226]

Yesterday I was raising my mast on Winnipeg, and the shackle to the main sheet block I was using to raise it gave way sending my mast crashing to the deck.. she’s broken in three places... I’d really like to get a new or used one, I believe all of my hardware is still in tact so I don’t need a total rebuild. A used one would be ideal because School hogs most of my funds. Anyone have any leads? I’m not super into racing mostly just cruising the gulf coast.

[MnM20]

Scroll down to the bottom of the front page at s279.org. Class members can buy new mast blanks like you are looking for @ $900 each. I suspect you would be hard-pressed to find a used one for any less.

I'm sure one of the more seasoned veterans will chime in with more details...

[Stef]

I often wondered, is that a finished mast, or a blank that needs cut outs, welding, and hardware?

[Carson1226]

Thanks for the reply guys. I found the post and it looks like its 1500 if you are a member less than 12 months. I've only owned the boat for 6... that's a serious bummer. id be curious to know about that too does "blank" mean its cut to size and that's it? anyone have any idea how difficult it would be for a new boat owner to make a blank mast a complete mast without experience? I mean, I know how to turn a wrench but my experience is pretty limited with rigging. also, I would assume that doesn't include shipping.... between my new rudder I had to buy and this mast its looking like I'm gonna be damn near the price of a new boat all together...I wonder how much a mastless S27.9 would fetch on the interwebs=/