Second Hand Mast and Rigging

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WillyHackett
WillyHackett
4 posts
4 posts
22 Jul 2017 7:42am
Hey I am looking at buying a Fastback 32 Catamaran that needs new Rigging and a mast. Can somebody please tell me approximately how much this will cost. I am in Hervey Bay in Qld so if anybody knows somebody in the area that I could contact about buying/viewing these items I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Willy.
Bushdog
Bushdog
SA
313 posts
SA, 313 posts
22 Jul 2017 2:24pm
Does it have existing mast and rigging? Can mast be repaired? Can existing mast fittings be re-used? Is there a furler? If yes, is it serviceable? If not, are you planning on getting one? Do you have easy access to the boat and a crane?

Cost could (only an estimate) vary from 2k for mast repairs and 2k for rigging if you can get and install like for like shrouds and stays, to 15k for new mast and rigging all done for you. The only way you'll know is to start with a commercial quote and work through options. Keep in mind for insurance purposes you'll likely have to replace lifelines as well.
WillyHackett
WillyHackett
4 posts
4 posts
23 Jul 2017 5:22am
Thanks Bushdog, It's still real early days. I haven't even seen the boat. Saw it on the internet. Trying to figure out whether it will be a viable process. I am a novice who hasn't really sailed before except small catamarans. I can't really answer most of your questions yet as I have not got a reply from the owner yet. Maybe these photos will help. He says it was storm damage. Not sure whether it's still in the same place or not. Looks like it's in amongst mangroves. ??




Jode5
Jode5
QLD
853 posts
QLD, 853 posts
23 Jul 2017 7:58am
Doesn't look a worthwhile project. Looks to be a lot more damage than just a mast. You would want to get the boat for free. What's more Fast Backs were not a particularly good boat to start with, so you would not want to spend too much money on it. Look a result of cyclone Debbie.
Bushdog
Bushdog
SA
313 posts
SA, 313 posts
23 Jul 2017 7:34am
Could be a good deal. Those photos are over two years old. There could be a lot of work to do cleaning hull, checking rudders and shaft bearings, basic electrics, and OBM may not have been started, and looks like one front window could be missing, but it has good bones, boom and all fittings, and a realistic price. The 'Canberra mplete' photo is of a different boat - hull decals and different boom cover, but You better get up there and have a look!
Kankama
Kankama
NSW
826 posts
NSW, 826 posts
24 Jul 2017 7:02am
I would have a look. We have seen quite a few Fastbacks cruising and they are a really clever use of space and a great coastal cruiser. Our cat was somewhat modelled on a Fastback, only bigger and it has worked well for us. Fastbacks are like small Easys, great coastal cruisers that you don't need a big wallet to run. Small can be beautiful if well designed and John Gross did a good job with the Fastback 30 and 31, 32.

You should be able to pick up a secondhand rig for the boat as it could use a mono type rig fine. The laminate is solid glass so there will be no problems with rot. Fixing holes etc would be easy compared to any other building method.

The boats are small, so they are not that suitable for ocean crossings but small means low loads, which means low cost.

BTW - Baffle Creek is north of Bundy. It looks like it got hit there. You should be able to patch it up and motor it home to get the rig right later. Get more photos and we will see.

cheers

Phil
WillyHackett
WillyHackett
4 posts
4 posts
24 Jul 2017 6:07am
Kankama said..
I would have a look. We have seen quite a few Fastbacks cruising and they are a really clever use of space and a great coastal cruiser. Our cat was somewhat modelled on a Fastback, only bigger and it has worked well for us. Fastbacks are like small Easys, great coastal cruisers that you don't need a big wallet to run. Small can be beautiful if well designed and John Gross did a good job with the Fastback 30 and 31, 32.

You should be able to pick up a secondhand rig for the boat as it could use a mono type rig fine. The laminate is solid glass so there will be no problems with rot. Fixing holes etc would be easy compared to any other building method.

The boats are small, so they are not that suitable for ocean crossings but small means low loads, which means low cost.

BTW - Baffle Creek is north of Bundy. It looks like it got hit there. You should be able to patch it up and motor it home to get the rig right later. Get more photos and we will see.

cheers

Phil


Thanks for the advice Phil. I appreciate it !!! I guess after I get a bit more info from the owner if it looks positive I need to get up there and have a look. Thanks again.
SandWitch
SandWitch
QLD
9 posts
QLD, 9 posts
24 Jul 2017 10:02am
Have sent you a msg.
rumblefish
rumblefish
TAS
824 posts
TAS, 824 posts
1 Aug 2017 10:09pm
Sorry but 'a monohull rig' won't really work and in all honesty will probably cost you 2/3 off a new rig by the time you adjust just about everything to fit.
Contact Chris Somers at Alyacht Spars and get a price on a new rig.
They will have your design on file and it will mean any sails the boat comes with will fit
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