{"title":"Mast Head Floats","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eSave your boat and buy a mast head float!  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eSmall boats capsize. Sooner or later you will too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto 0 auto;\" title=\"B\u0026amp;B Masthead Float\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/935887971?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks to Keith at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/towndock.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTowndock.net\u003c\/a\u003e for catching Alan at the Oriental Boat show with the Mast head Floats!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eUsually a small boat capsize is not a big deal and if you've been sailing small boats very long you have probably experienced a capsize or two. You \u003cem\u003eshould\u003c\/em\u003e know (and practice) how to swim around to the centerboard and lever the boat back upright BUT Albert Einstein may have said it best...  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eConditions may be much more than you bargained for, your favorite hat may be floating away. Whatever the case if you don't get to the centerboard quickly enough it is quite likely your boat can go \"turtle\" meaning the mast drops below the waters surface and the boat completely inverts usually making recovery much more difficult in the best case and impossible in the worst. Our boats are perfectly suited to sailing in the shallow and often mucky waters of the Outer Banks but sticking the tops of the masts of any boat in the mud often means a tow is required to get un-stuck if the boat turtles especially when the wind is up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eBelow, a Core Sound 17 during capsize camp 2019 with mast stuck in the mud required a tow forward to get un-stuck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\" title=\"turtle.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/turtle.jpg\" alt=\"turtle.jpg\" width=\"381\" height=\"244\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eSome small boats have enough volume in the mast itself to prevent turtling or at least delay it but few masts are perfectly sealed and water starts to get in making the mast heavy. If the mast fills with water if can be impossible to right a small boat by leveraging the centerboard. What if the centerboard is up? Then what do you do? If you're reading this thinking...\"I have no idea\". Then we highly recommend you practice a capsize in your small boat at the next available opportunity close to shore in calm water and get some experience before you are caught off guard! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eEnter the mast head float! A mast head float is the simplest and best way to make a small boat un-turtle-able and most importantly, make you more self sufficient on the water. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eith a mast head float, you have plenty of time to right the boat without worrying about turtling. Below, the crew holds onto the mizzen mast and the heavier skipper prepares to right the boat. The crew is scooped aboard automatically and can then assist their partner and keep the boat under control. Check out the video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kH45GfosrGE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"alan-checks-on-taylor-during-capsize.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/alan-checks-on-taylor-during-capsize.jpg\" alt=\"alan-checks-on-taylor-during-capsize.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"220\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhen designing a mast head float we apply the same design principles we always do. It must be simple, reliable and light weight. But that isn't quite enough, we also do not want to sacrifice performance. Our design is simple to assemble, very light weight and always points into the wind with a aerodynamic shape to minimize drag as much as possible. It is quickly removed from the top of the mast with a cotter pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe were partly inspired by Russell Brown's rebuilt mast float for his G32 catamaran which he sailed in the Race to Alaska. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qYmKqu4zIs8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eG32\u003c\/a\u003e of course was designed by Jan and Meade Gougeon who have always been a strong advocate of self sufficient sailboat designs that could be recovered from a capsize in any conditions. You can see \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gougeon32.blogspot.com\/2017\/02\/blimpy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epictures of that float here\u003c\/a\u003e. While his float is immaculately built, it requires molds to construct. We wanted a simple to build version suitable for small boats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to order: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose your size. We have two sizes available. A 20lb buoyancy float (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1CKIC6AjiUUbNer4WKYWfuRT8o2sWBmOc\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espec sheet\u003c\/a\u003e) and a 30lb buoyancy float (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1czMnS_hHaBjmS7IKAvgW58bBRw2MgKpl\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espec sheet\u003c\/a\u003e). The 20lb version is suitable for the Core Sound 15 or 17. The 30lb float is suitable for the Core Sound 20.  We have started a size and option database to help you choose. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Dpwabe7PAQY0OsXx7bz9V0PA1ZxEjHMf20RarLWxrW8\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCheck here if your boat is listed\u003c\/a\u003e. If not we'll help you figure it out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your height. For Core Sound boats the standard height puts the float right at the top of the mast but If your boat has a mast head sheave and the brackets need to mount lower down, then the float needs to clear the sheave in order to rotate. In this case choose the EXTENDED mast option which will ship with 6\" extra of PVC pipe and aluminum tubing so you can cut the floats \"mast\" exactly to suit your boat. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1iWA-m5BZZ5K5q-xraMNIkMso9lqA8NIz\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethis diagram\u003c\/a\u003e of how this works and feel free to send us a picture if you're not sure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your bracket shape. Floats are installed using our \"Side mount Brackets\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/NWoiFiuNmespryz58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eclick here for pictures\u003c\/a\u003e). The standard brackets fit a 2\" diameter round mast. We can custom make brackets as needed just send us a cross section of your mast. For example we did a 3\" diameter bracket for a Flying Scott. Our Brackets are 3d printed from solid ASA plasic. The brackets are attached by drilling and tapping 10-32 stainless machine screws into the mast. Click here for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xw_V-P5HguxMlFzc_hEIrrVS82sOVD_X\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e1:1 drawing of our standard bracket\u003c\/a\u003e to see if it will fit your mast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCNC cut foam layers (2 tops, 2 middles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e1 x 3mm okoume tail fin (**see template if hand cutting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e1 x 3\/4” PVC Pipe section x 8 1\/8” long (~1” OD) (14 1\/8” for extended version)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e1 x 12” section of 3\/4” O.D 6061-T6 aluminum tube (18” for extended version)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e2 x Stainless Steel “button pins”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e1 yard of 4oz glass OR 1.5 yards of 4oz glass for the 30lb float\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: 1;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e2oz of Microsphere epoxy filler for coating and smoothing glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e2 3D printed mounting brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/20lb-float-painted-weight.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"226\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOur glassed and painted 20lb float weighs just over 1lb with a couple ounces of balance weight in the nose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePictured above, Graham's 20lb float for Carlita. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eClick here to see our mast head float \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/ZTwr4HrRCWPGKpVj9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econstruction album\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eClick here to see some finished floats! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Jump in the latest mast head float discussion in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/messing-about.com\/forums\/topic\/12967-mast-float-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethis thread\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/capsizecamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCapsize Camp\u003c\/a\u003e where we gather and practice capsize recovery together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mast-head-float-kit","title":"Mast Head Float KIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/building-supplies-and-tools\/hardware-and-rigging\/masts-track-and-more\/mast-head-floats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMast head float kit info. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"20lb buoyancy \/ Standard (no mast head sheave) \/ 1.75\" Diameter (Wood Core Sound Mast) | 12oz Mast float Epoxy kit","offer_id":44650653646934,"sku":"float-20-ST","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20lb buoyancy \/ Standard (no mast head sheave) \/ 2\" Diameter (Standard) | 12oz Mast float Epoxy kit","offer_id":44650653679702,"sku":"float-20-ST","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20lb buoyancy \/ Standard (no mast head sheave) \/ Flying Scott | 12oz Mast float Epoxy kit","offer_id":44650653712470,"sku":"float-20-ST","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20lb buoyancy \/ Standard (no mast head sheave) \/ Snipe dinghy | 12oz Mast float Epoxy kit","offer_id":44650653745238,"sku":"float-20-ST","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20lb buoyancy \/ Standard (no mast head sheave) \/ Catalina Capri 16.5 | 12oz Mast float Epoxy kit","offer_id":44650653778006,"sku":"float-20-ST","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20lb buoyancy \/ Standard (no mast head sheave) \/ Not sure or need help. 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