Update
Since the design of the Wanderer, Seldén (formerly Proctor) Masts have been proud to be sole spar suppliers
to the Wanderer class.
The ‘E’ section is ideal for this type of one-design
rig - its forgiving and predictable bend characteristics
enable power and sail shape to be accurately controlled
to suit a range of crew weights and wind strengths.
It is complemented by the 2520 boom section, which
has the unique strength for weight characteristics necessary
to achieve absolute mainsheet and kicker control.
Results
Why Seldén?
Choose a Seldén mast and you will find many performance
enhancing features unique to our products, for example:
- The Seldén tapering system ensures that our
tapers are minimum size and weight. This gives low
windage, centre of gravity and topmast weight. This
maximises your speed by enabling the topmast to react
quickly to gusts and waves giving better acceleration,
a smoother ride upwind and, ultimately, more races
won!
- Automated welding keeps excess heat out of
the taper for guaranteed consistency and performance.
The weld produced is so perfect that there is no need
to mechanically grind the weld (which can induce inconsistencies).
This means that once we have finalised a winning design,
you can be sure that your spar will perform identically
to the champions.
- All masts are heat treated in our purpose-designed
oven. This artificial hardening ensures that you get
maximum performance from the high performance aluminium
alloy.
- Our spars pass through a purpose-developed bead-peening
machine. This gives the mast a perfect satin finish
that dramatically improves fatigue properties, giving
you a mast that will perform reliably for many years.
- Top quality fittings such as our fully adjustable
spreader bracket and highly durable cast gooseneck
ensure speed and reliability on the racecourse.
Sections Available
Mast Specification - E
Mast is supplied complete with three sheave heel
plug and mast step, main halyard cleat, mast lowering
pivot, eyes for pole lift and downhaul, fully adjustable
spreaders, and ball bearing spinnaker sheave. Draw
lines are fitted for rapid attachment of rigging pack.
Boom Specification - 2520
Boom has inboard end, outboard end with sheave, three
boom slides plus outhaul as standard.
Spinnaker Pole Specification
Standard pole is 32mm untapered with piston ends,
c/w centre cleats for pole lift.
Rigging Specification
Standard rig pack comprises rope main and jib halyard,
wire forestay and shrouds with swage lower ends, plus
shroud covers.
Tuning Tips
| Spreader Length |
430mm (side of mast to shroud) |
| Spreader Deflection |
165mm (aft edge of mast to straight
line between shrouds) |
| Mast Rake |
100mm aft of vertical |
| Rig Tension |
100 kg approx. (on jib wire) |
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