I am replacing my mast with a Prindle 18-2 cat mast - it is somewhat beefier and at roughly 3*5 probably not bendable. I will be shortening it to standard height. Advise requested is....
Since I don't think bending this mast with the backstay is realistic & this will be a day sailor rather than a class racer, could I reject the jumpers in favor of full length cap shrouds, also moving the spreaders to be at 50% mast height? I realize that the fore/aft lowers will likewise be lengthened to the spreaders.
Doug