I have a '93 SLI DS1 with a mast that had a failure with the PO and they did a "conversion" to a tabernacle set up.
As covered in previous post of mine there are a number of issues with the mast regarding halyard exits, sails maybe a little big now, issues with the boom, and both need work and $. After one summer of racing I'm thinking I should have got a keel steeped mast. I did reach out and check with Cape Cod Ship Building on their pricing for a new mast / boom as I figured that the SLI is pretty close to being a similar boat, they are relatively close by, etc. Not surprising it would cost a LOT... with mast & boom + rigging I might as well buy a different used boat.
Have recently been seeing in local craigslist listings for older (70's) DS1 for sale at relatively cheap prices... one actually was $1, paraphrasing listing "sailed two years ago, all parts and sails but trailer no longer functions. Come take it away, and remove trailer also" It was gone by the time I made contact. Another one recently $200 with a working trailer, "fixer upper"... I've asked if it has mast & boom.
So my questions are around replacing my mast / boom with a used DS1 mast / boom. I know it needs to correct size 24' 7" (I think that correct size ?), that there are different mast step configurations throughout the years and there are masts with internal or external halyards, but do not know if these DS1 masts are "relatively" easy to interchange between the different DS1 manufacturers?
My boat was measured / certified to race pre-mast failure, sails were cut pre-mast failure, would these sails fit an DS1 older mast / boom?
While I have learned a lot about what to look for in a mast / rigging, are there any specifics to look for on a used mast?
I am sure that there are other questions I don't know to ask so I thought I would post this topic.