Campylobacter
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So, I've been searching for a boat for long distance, bluewater sailing (not cruising, per se, more along the line of expedition sailing) and it's ticking all of the boxes, except one - it's a deck-stepped mast. The boat is custom; configured and built by the original owner to be seaworthy, so I'm surprised he made that specific decision.
I've always been strongly biased toward keel-stepped masts, especially for offshore use and am wary that I wouldn't be able to shake being insecure about the strength of the rig when it gets rough.
Am I making something out of nothing here? It's been a long search and I'm disappointed that I need to start again, but if my assumptions are correct then I need to accept it and move on to other options.
Thoughts? Personal experiences? Many thanks. :mellow:
I've always been strongly biased toward keel-stepped masts, especially for offshore use and am wary that I wouldn't be able to shake being insecure about the strength of the rig when it gets rough.
Am I making something out of nothing here? It's been a long search and I'm disappointed that I need to start again, but if my assumptions are correct then I need to accept it and move on to other options.
Thoughts? Personal experiences? Many thanks. :mellow: