Ok so why do a lot of THs have black masts n booms ? the mast step galvanised steel? Seen a pic of one it was a bit sad though not what I'd call buggered, galvanising is not an everlasting thing. No idea what mine looks like but if it's found to be a lil bit yucky in appearance I'll wire brush the bejesus out of it, smack it with rust killer, I'll hit it with zinc phosphate then epoxy enamel then I'll screw a few disc sacrificial anodes to it, I do plan to demast but not anytime soon when I do I'll have it blasted and re galvanised. This black mast has me confuzzled but.

Could it be because


Or Perhaps because the Top Hat raced in UK JOG by Illingworth was called
"Black Billy"
Just think the racing version of the Top Hat designed by Illingworth ,I think in Melb. Was called a "Cloth Cap"
You sure its not a Cloth Cap na , I don't think any were built.

I am not sure why but I don't like the look of black masts on older boats

I think it is just a me thing

Regards Don