Delta Series masts (and equivalent furling masts) are available for yachts in the range 5 to 10m (15 to 35ft) LOA.
Photo of Reflex 38 courtesy of Clipper Ventures plc.
Z Spars UK have supplied the spars for a fleet of these outstanding yachts, which are available for charter.
Extruded alloy masthead attached by right-angled bolts with nuts and lock washers. The head incorporates toggles for forestay, backstay (twin backstays where necessary). Large diameter delrin halyard sheaves for two foresails, main halyard and boom topping lift. Instrument tray. Spinnaker crane(s).
Masthead extrusion attached by right-angled bolts with nuts and lock washers. The head incorporates backstay anchorage(s) and sheaves for main halyard and topping lift. Instrument tray.
For Z351 and Z401:
Triple combi sheave box incorporating forestay anchorage, foresail halyard sheave and spinnaker halyard sheave.
For Z501 and larger masts:
Separate forestay tang and sheave box for genoa.
Backing shells for capshroud attachment.
Through-mast bar spreader root with spreader support plates is the system most commonly used. With this system, separate provision is made for lower shroud anchorage. Usually this will be holes cut for backing shells. Where holes for backing shells have been cut, the shells will be supplied.
Cast alloy spreader brackets incorporating swivel spreader base and double lower shroud anchorage for ball swages for sections Z531 upwards is also available and used commonly on cruising rigs.
Aerofoil spreaders with sail-saving delrin ends incorporating clamps for the shrouds. Some spreaders are tapered, some parallel.
Pole lift sheave.
Spinnaker pole track and chariot with rope control. Spinnaker pole ring only for Z351.
Halyard exit chafe plates in stainless steel. Colour coded messenger lines for all halyards.
Sail slide stopper system.
Gooseneck assembly with toggle and double reef hook.
Mast base with facilities for the attachment of base blocks. Kicker take-off.
Single conduit with messengers to masthead and steaming light position.
Tapered top sections are available for non furling masts, at extra cost.
Through-mast bar spreader root system. Stainless steel tangs for upper, intermediate and lower shroud anchorage.
In some cases a plain mast base is supplied instead of the standard mast base. We do not supply an adjustable base.
A water trap system and deck ring are available as optional extras.
Separate kicker take-off tang supplied.
Furling masts:
For further details, including spare parts, installation and maintainance tips, go to
Furling Masts Page.
(For component drawings, see below).
To view technical data on our complete range of spars, go to: SPAR DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MAST COMPONENT DRAWINGS (1999 on):
Standard Slab Reefing masts: component drawings (pdf file).
In-mast furling masts: component drawings (pdf file).
MAST COMPONENT DRAWINGS (up to 1998): Click on the required section to view detailed isometric drawings and other data for a specific mast section.
| SLAB REEFING MASTS | |||
| Yacht LOA | Mast Section | ||
| Feet | Meters | pre-1999 | |
| 27-30 | 8.2-9.2 | Z351 | |
| 30-34 | 9.2-10.4 | Z401 | |
| 33-36 | 10.1-11.0 | Z501 | |
| 35-38 | 10.7-11.6 | Z531 | |
| 37-43 | 11.3-13.1 | Z601 | |
| 41-45 | 12.5-13.7 | Z701 | |
| 45-50 | 13.7-15.2 | Z901 | |
| 45-50 | 13.7-15.2 | Z1001 | |
| FURLING MASTS | |||
| Yacht LOA | Mast Section | ||
| Feet | Meters | pre-1999 | |
| 20-24 | 6.1-7.3 | Z230E | |
| 24-28 | 7.3-8.5 | Z300E | |
| 27-30 | 8.2-9.2 | Z400E | |
| 30-34 | 9.2-10.4 | Z500E | |
| 33-36 | 10.1-11.0 | Z600E | |
| 35-38 | 10.7-11.6 | Z700E | |
| 37-43 | 11.3-13.1 | Z800E | |
| 41-45 | 12.5-13.7 | Z900E | |
| 45-50 | 13.7-15.2 | Z1100E | |
| 50+ | 15+ | Z1400E | |
We reserve the right to change specifications without notice.
Last Updated on 5 November 2007