Carbon Masts

Specifications for Carbon Masts >>

Carbon masts began have been used since the early 90's, initially in the America's and Admirals cup yachts. In the 20 years since its first use carbon fibre has become accepted as the ultimate material for yacht masts. Carbon fibre masts are lighter and stiffer than an aluminium masts. This significantly improves the performance of the rig.

Why you should invest in a Carbon Mast for your boat

• Lighter rig. Weight saving on the bare tube of up to 50%, saving on a complete mast(excl. rigging) approx. 40%. Overall weight on the complete rig is reduced by 25-35%.
• Lighter rig = lighter boat = FASTER (especially in acceleration out of tacks).
• Lighter rig = reduced heeling moment = potential for smaller keels = even lighter boat = EVEN FASTER.
• Reduced pitching moment in waves due to lower centre of gyration of the boat = FASTER.
• Tailoring of tube stiffness to suit specific requirements (e.g. stiff mast between forestay and backstay to give more direct load transfer if required).
• Stiffer tubes. Enables higher rigging loads for more controlled forestay tension
  
• In most rating rules, the penalty for using carbon is less than the potential performance gain. YOU WIN RACES AND YOUR BOAT IS WORTH MORE MONEY.

For everyone who cannot resist speed

It’s no coincidence that carbon fibre is used in aeroplanes. Carbon composite combines stiffness and strength with low weight. Seldén low-weight carbon spars have accentuated longitudinal stiffness. This means that forestay tension can be substantially increased. All experienced racing sailors know what this means in terms of increased performance. The combination of greater stiffness and reduced weight will bring you beyond the speed limits.

Why buy an Allspars / Selden Carbon Mast?

• The process of CNC filament winding pre-preg carbon tow is unquestionably the most consistent method of carbon tube manufacture. Computer controlled lamination using tow with only a 2% variation in resin content, autoclave cure at up to 7Bar for ultimate laminate consolidation.
• Lowest possible resin content. More fibre, less resin = lighter, stiffer masts.
• Sections mirror the new Seldén C profiles, optimised for longitudinal stiffness to maximise performance for modern fractional rigs.
• Great interchangeability with existing Seldén alloy spars. Many shared components like the adjustable T base and deck rings.
• Optimised fibre angles to produce tubes with the best balance of longitudinal,torsional and hoop strength.
• Option of customised laminates to give a complete ladder of inertia options
• Carbon masthead cranes and boom brackets.
• U/V clear coat varnish finish as standard, plus the UV inhibitor built into the resin provides excellent protection against the elements.
• Custom track for boltrope or RCB car option on the same track.
  

Specifications for Carbon Masts >>