[MHml] mast rake

[Ira Heller]

I object to this kind of rumor mongering and hearsay.  The report 
that a particular boat broke its mast is of little to no use as you 
give no follow-up details as to how it happened.  I've sailed a 
Reynolds 33 and I assure you that the mast's they supply are 
substantial enough so that it didn't just crumple.  There had to be a 
rigging failure or operator error of some sort.  And then to add that 
you've heard rumors about other R33 mast breakages is just 
criminal.  When you do this you just perpetuate lies that years of 
unknown future internet searchers are going to have to sift through.

Ira Heller.

Reidar Uthaug wrote:

>Agree in this. We have one R33 here in Oslo that broke its mast this summer
>in very light wind, and rumor tells other R33s have experienced the same. So
>before using this rig on a boat with a greater righting moment I for sure
>would consult a qualified person