LRC Mast Dimensions

[Vincentc]

I have almost finalized the plan a radar mast for Lilly Marie, a 43 DCFB. I noticed that the Hatteras LRC's have a mast similar to what I want to put on the centerline of the flybridge deck just forward of the aft handrail. I assume the 42 and 48 LRC's masts have the proportions I need for a 43 footer.

My plan includes an 8 foot long plywood "box beam" mast 4" thick, 8" wide at the bottom and 4" wide at the top, with the taper cut on the forward side.

I've looked at the Hatteras brochure pictures and that appears close. Can anyone with a 42/48 LRC tell me the approximate dimensions of their mast at FB deck level and at the top.

Thanks,
Vincent

[captbuddy]

Vincent
I'll try and get you the measurements in the morning before we leave. Do you want the height and also the diameter even though it's not round. It is oplong. Will try and give you all I can.
captbuddy

[Vincentc]

Buddy,
Thanks

I don't need the height. I am making it relative to the bimini and will mount the dome in front of the mast about 6" above the bimini. The diameter/thickness is the dimension that is most in doubt.

I have tried to create a mock up using a 3.5" beam and with an 8 x 4 piece of plywood clamped to it which give some idea what I am trying to do.

3.5"

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l554/vjcast/Radar%20Mast/IMGP7311rc.jpg

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l554/vjcast/Radar%20Mast/IMGP7307rc.jpg

4"x8"
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l554/vjcast/Radar%20Mast/IMGP7292cr.jpg