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    Jun 20, 2017 5 minutes

    GORDON WEST IS AN ELECTRONICS EXPERT WHO SPECIALIZES IN RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

    NIGEL CALDER IS AN AUTHOR AND EXPERT ON BOAT SYSTEMS AND DIESEL ENGINES

    BRIAN HANCOCK IS A SAILMAKER, WHITBREAD RACE VETERAN AND CREATOR OF GREATCIRCLESAILS.COM

    WATCH OUT FOR THE TREE!

    Q: I had some bad luck a while ago. We had some high winds in the Colorado mountains, and a tree blew over and put a U-shaped dent in the mast. I believe the damage is such that the mast should not be repaired. The boat is a 1983 25ft Catalina, swing-keel, pop-top, a fairly common boat. Where might someone purchase a new or used mast, and how does one ship a mast? Any ideas, thoughts and direction are appreciated.

    Professor Don W. Bush, Denver, CO

    DON CASEY REPLIES

    I cannot tell from the photo how serious

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