[michb]

Ballenger Spar Systems, Inc. has been producing the highest quality racing and cruising spars for forty five years. We carry an extensive inventory of extrusion and spar parts for sailboats from eight to eighty feet. Employing state of the art computer aided design, drafting and machining along with good old hand craftsmanship we produce beautiful, long lasting spars that incorporate seamlessly into any project. We offer spars and parts in all stages of completion from mast kits to fully installed, turn-key systems. Our quality is unsurpassed and our prices are very competitive. We work with boatyards, boatbuilders, riggers and individual owners worldwide. All our products carry a limited warranty.

[MrBurns]

Ballenger Spar Systems has been privileged to be the sparbuilder of choice for many production and custom projects. Some of our production credits include: Bboats (B25, 32), Bill Lee Yachts (SC27, 33, 40, 50, 52, 70), Corsair Marine (F-24 MKII, F-28), Express Yachts (Express 27, 34, 37), Farrier Marine (F22, F9A, F82, F32, F33, F44, F55), Moore Sailboats (Moore 24, 30), Pacific Boats (Olson 25, 29, 30, 911S, 34, 40), USI (Ultimate 20, Antrim 27) among others. We have also worked with many noted Naval Architects and designers to produce spars for their custom projects. Insurance replacement is also a large part of our business and we have extensive information on many production sailboats. [links]

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[erbauer]

Our company has many years of experience working with both inshore and offshore race design teams. This experience guarantees that your project will move smoothly through the production cycle and will be built exactly as designed, whilst bringing you a clear understanding of the performance benefits of every detail. here

[fergalish]

The Hall Spars seamless tube is recognized universally as one of the most clean and most aerodynamic yacht masts available thanks to our advanced FEA and solid modelling tools. From our carbon gooseneck bracket to our seamless spreaders and internal tangs, every detail on our Hall Spars carbon masts are engineered meticulously for maximum performance. here

[cindyr]

In a high-stakes mast system, the key factors are windage and weight. Hall Spars, with its seamless carbon fibre technology, successfully optimises both. We continually achieve success in the racing arena with highly optimized, race-tested designs that combine proven performance with maximum reliability. more

[williamsanderson71]

For cruising or racing , our refined engineering results in a sophisticated carbon rig package and a boat that performs beyond your expectations .

[jesicaaba13]

• Ultra-low windage details: From our “no-crane” masthead to our single piece mandrel-molded spreaders, we fine-tune every detail for the lowest possible windage. [links]

[Tasja]

These sections are used for rig configurations with in-line spreaders or moderate spreader angles. The relationship between the length / width is 1,9 in order to create longitudinal stiffness allowing higher forestay load tensioning the backstay. Running backstays can often be avoided and the risk of mast pumping is also reduced. These rigs normally come with multiple pairs of spreaders and they are designed for the popular MDS sliders (Multi Directional Support).

[fawn247]

Our conventional masts for 26-80 feet yachts are divided in two categories. The longitudinal oriented sections and the lateral oriented. Which one we select depends on the chain plate locations of the boat and number of spreaders. here

[robmon]

Since 1992 we have engraved a unique code into the mast section. We call it the mast ID number and you find it at the lower end of the aluminium section. This number tells us when your mast was built and what parts were used all the way down to nuts and bolts. The mast ID number includes the designation of your mast section which enables you to find part numbers in our catalogues and sparepart lists, all to be found under Technical Support.
A corresponding number is to be found in the forward lower end of your boom. Best of all – take a close look at the components on your mast and you will find part numbers on them. Can it be simpler? Complete rigs and spareparts are sold by our World wide network of independent rigging companies.

[jimbobway]

For rigs with large spreader angles, lateral stiffness is of higher importance than longitudinal stiffness. This is the result of a large spreader angle creating longitudinal stability, whereas the lateral stability is achieved by the geometry of the mast section. This makes for a mast section which is wider and rounder than the corresponding longitudinal section and therefore the number of spreaders can be reduced. These sections are popular for upgrading a boat from the 1970-90’s with a traditional style single spreader rig, but still with all the benefits of modern functions such as the Inner Wheel Sliders (IWS).

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[mike_3296]

Is a carbon mast built in an autoclave superior? After a considerable amount of research using 3rd party data, the differences are insignificant, in fact, there are a number of advantages to not using an autoclave, but the bottom line is that it comes down to the builder and the materials used. See our full report here.

[LucK]

Is a carbon mast hard to maintain? Actually, it’s easier to maintain than aluminum, which can pit or corrode if not perfectly maintained. Carbon is not affected by a saltwater environment the way aluminum is, and the polyurethane finish is more durable than paint on aluminum, and can easily be touched up if scratched or worn by abrasion.

[motherhumper]

Is a carbon mast worth the extra cost? For many, yes. Carbon saves a lot of weight aloft, so it reduces heeling and pitching, making boats faster, more close-winded, and noticeably more comfortable. The finish is also nicer and easier to maintain when compared to an aluminum mast, and as aluminum has become harder to source over time, the cost difference is not what it once used to be. more

[ellyka118]

What boats carry GMT masts? GMT spars have graced yachts built by Alden, Baltic, Brooklin, Concordia, Cherubini, C&C, Deerfoot, Freedom, Hinckley, Herreshoff, Hylas, Lyman-Morse, Morris, Nautor Swan, Northshore, PJ, Sabre, Tartan, Open 40s, 50s and 60s, and hundreds of custom yachts worldwide. See our testimonials page for more.

[stracer01]

What modulus carbon does GMT use? We build spars in standard, intermediate, or high modulus carbon fiber. The choice depends upon your individual requirements, and we will discuss the optimum solution with you based on your goals.

[claw]

Will a GMT carbon mast last? A GMT mast was fitted as original equipment on Cray Valley, an Open 50 race boat (currently named Totallymoney.com), that continues to race single-handed and double-handed across oceans and around the world; it has traveled without repair for over 120,000 miles. GMT’s first two carbon spars made in 1990 are still sailing today. We have many more examples including Defiant, a Hinckley 70 that went through a complete refit and our mast went back in. And we can't forget the custom Bill Lee 70' Merlin; She made a comeback winning the Transpac in 2017 using the mast we built for her in 2005. Bottom line, GMT spars last!