After shaping, it's a little bouncy, but still surprisingly stiff, with my 150 pounds. The deflection isn't as bad as it appears in the photo -- the perspective combined with the mast taper make an optical illusion.
Light Schooner Construction : Birdsmouth Masts : Mainmast deflection |
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Mainmast planed |
Splicing rigging |
Mainmast planed |
Splicing rigging |