Hi Bill,

I'm running out of space for my books also.

Thanks Bill for looking at the mast strength. The mast is working out OK now but I had some problems. I had epoxy run out into my third section larger tube while fastening the inner tube to the outside tube, which blocked the insertion from sliding all the way in. I chiseled and sanded the epoxy obstructions then blew out the inside tube and also vacuumed it but the third section was binding. I couldn't figure it out but then I decided to wash it out with water and it worked just fine. I was getting sanding grit that I couldn't see or blow / vacuum out. That was a good lesson for when I get around sand and water. We are getting a weather break now and I can fly into the project and maybe launch in a month or so. Still lots to do including sewing a sail bag and a mast, aka, ama, tiller bag.

John M