I'm curious about what this looks like, you'll need to post some pictures before you switch back. 6k doesn't seem that bad for a whole new rig, I thought it would have been more. Dan

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::
:: :: Hi Jason,
:: ::
:: :: Yup that's me. Although good try in theory, it's not
:: :: going to work. The geometry is not good for carrying the
:: :: genoa. I am going to contact Buzz, but was hoping there
:: :: might be some less expensive alternatives. Oh well,
:: :: still like the boat, but want the one design
:: :: configuration back. The restoration is great so it
:: :: should be worth the trouble. Boat lives in Anacortes wa
:: :: northwest.
:: ::
:: :: :: Steve,
:: :: ::
:: :: :: I take it you must be the new owner of hull #16. Where
:: :: :: is she located now? As for the mast, you are probably
:: :: :: going to only be able to find a mast through Buzz
:: :: :: Ballenger of Ballenger spars. They run about $6K now
:: :: :: with everything included.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Cheers,
:: ::
:: :: :: Jason
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Looking to acquire a replacement rig. Any information or
:: :: :: :: leads would be appreciated. I would like to return the
:: :: :: :: boat to one design configuration. Currently has a Melges
:: :: :: :: 24 rig.
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Thanks in advance,
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Steve
:: Have you considered trying to sell the Melges rig,
:: perhaps on the Melges websight? That might help offset
:: the cost of a new class rig.