Yes, mast height does vary from boat to boat. Gray Eagle's mast is 4
inches shorter than the sail plan drawings indicate. This does not
impact the bridge clearance issue much but it does affect the
construction of a new main. Because the goose neck is lower than it
should be the aft end of the boom is higher at the gallows. This allows
the boom to hit the gallows when jibbing. I often wonder why the
original rigger couldn't have followed the sail plan as design by Mr.
Perry. The next time I re-rig the standing rigging I'm thinking about
raising the mast step with some reinforcing blocks glassed in to make up
the lost height and finally get the boom level. (just a thought).

Rich Cassano

Tom Beard wrote:
> Down South forty-something years ago, there use to be a song on the juke
> boxes that went, “…how hi’s the water, Ma?...Twelve feet an’ risin’…”
>
>
>
> Also, since each boat is commissioned independently, mast heights can
> vary. Best is to measure. I took someone’s word one day on a delivery.
> Only the anchor light was knocked off.
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>
>
> Tom
>
> Moonshadow Panda 40
>
>
>
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> *From:* owner-baba-l@ballreich.net [mailto:owner-baba-l@ballreich.net]
> *On Behalf Of *LUTACREW@aol.com
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:44 PM
> *To:* baba-l@ballreich.net
> *Subject:* [Baba-L] Height of mast Baba 40
>
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>
> A new fixed bridge is under construction to replace a draw bridge. Does
> anyone know the clearance for a Baba 40?
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>
> If you should have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
> My best wishes for your continued health and well being,*/
>
> Stephen /*
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