AC45L – mast is ready

Besides the designs, there is already some work in the workshop as well. Steve from Bali Racing is updating the 23m long, high modulus wing mast with reinforcements, some new hardware, like Karver lock system and carbon mast rotator arm.

Mast rotator arm

 

Laminating the reinforcements

The layout of the mast is under the concept of supporting the whole mast enough in any conditions, but to be able to bend it to change the shape of the mainsail if needed. The standing rigging will be made with the latest technologies to have maximum support but as light as possible.

The AC45L mast layout


The mast is ready now, we are working on the boat and crossbeam structures, foils and all the designs Steve needs to start the rebuild of the boat immediately as arrives.

The next blog post will be about these design, its processes.