Foldable mast enables easier adjustments and access<\/p>\n
10 Aug 2017<\/p>\n
The Balpha Mast has been developed to be easily raised or lowered<\/p>\n
A new foldable mast system will make rigging adjustments, maintenance, repairs, winter storage and transportation easier.<\/p>\n
The Balpha Mast has been developed to be easily raised or lowered to avoid heavy weather damage.<\/p>\n
Inventor Stuart Balfour developed the mast in collaboration with carbon mast designer Ceilidh Composite Technologies and naval architect Dick Koopmans.<\/p>\n
After being fitted onto a 7m traditional Shetland model boat in the Netherlands, the aluminium prototype was tested by Scotland-based Stuart Balfour and his brother Ewen on a journey from Hellevoetsluis to Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
The journey was selected for its difficult navigation with a large mast. The vessel also went to the Oosterdok after arriving at Amsterdam Marina and was reported to have navigated both waterways with ease.<\/p>\n
The Balpha Mast system will be launched during the HISWA boat show in Amsterdam, beginning 29 September.<\/p>\n
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