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Originally Posted by nightrider
I need Sunfish/Phantom Sailboat info. Specifically, does anyone know what gauge aluminum tubing is used for these sailboats masts??. The mast is 2" interior diameter aluminum and 10' (122") in length. A new sunfish mast is about $175. If I knew the proper gauge, I could price the aluminum tube from the appropriate manufacturer. Thanks for any info.
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There is more than the guage to consider. Maybe you could measure the wall thickness of the mast you have and determine the "Guage". Trouble is..you maybe won't know the Grade aluminum that is used in the factory mast. The wrong Grade...and the mast may fold over during the first sail. I certainly wouldn't buy a piece of aluminum tubing from Home Depot for this application. NB
EDIT: Aluminum T-6061 is a "grade" of aluminum that is upper end for marine applications.....but may or may not be recommended for a "Free Standing" mast.