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M242 Mast Project

Background:
As of November 15, 2022, the International Martin 242 Class Association no longer has a mast & boom extruder in California (SAPA), nor access to the long-time mast builder (also in California - Buzz Ballenger, who is retiring). And there are only a few used masts and blank tubes on the West Coast, so the available supply might last a few years at most. As such, the Class faced an existential crisis for the hundreds of boats that have been produced.

Solution: 
Fleet 1, working with other Fleets, has found an extruder & anodizer in BC (Apex Extrusions in Langley), who is interested in producing mast tubes for us, and we have lined up a mast builder (Pro-Tech Yacht Services, in North Vancouver), who are interested in this project and will do the tapering and final mast prep.

Your Technical Committee has reviewed the specifications and quotation from Apex, and has decided to proceed with the procurement of an Extrusion Die from Apex (Phase 1, delivery in mid-Feb), after which we would obtain four 12" extruded anodized samples for further evaluation (Phase 2, delivery in late March).

Phase 1 (Extrusion Die) will cost about $4770 CAD
Phase 2 (12" samples) is estimate to cost about $400 CAD. 
Phase 3 (production of 200' of test tubing) is about $1500 CAD in mid-to-late April
Phase 4 (minimum production run of 1000kg of aluminum for about 40 masts and 3 booms) ~$12,500 CAD would be in the summer, with delivery probably occurring in early October.

All 3 major Fleets have agreed to contribute Funds for Phase 1, which will cost about $4770 CAD, as follows:

- Fleet 1 would contribute about $2500 CAD
- Fleet 2 would contribute $1000 CAD
- Fleet 3 would contribute $1000 USD, which is about $1350 CAD

We'll also ask Alberta and Oregon boats to contribute $100 CAD each, up to about $500 CAD per Fleet, and in that manner Fleet 1's contribution to Phase 1 could be scaled back a bit.

Project Outcome:

M242 class has a secure supply of raw tubes for likely 10-15 years and a local Vancouver, short lead time mast builder.
Expected final cost for a mast, spreaders, standard fittings should be comparable or slightly cheaper than the last few Ballenger masts produced (~5300USD + shipping + forex + tax = ~$8200CAD)

Project Financials:

See THIS shared spreadsheet

To Contribute to the Project:
Option 1:

Canadian residents - send an e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., accompanied by an email to indicate what the funds are for.

Option 2:
Paypal at paypal.me/mastproject

Option 3:
(preferred over paypal for larger payments to avoid fees)
send a cheque via snail mail to:

M242 Fleet One c/o Judith Roos-McClacherty
4410 Strathcona Road
North Vancouver, BC
V7G 1G3
Canada 


IMCA Technical Committee

Fleet One: Anthony Collett, Michael Clements, Jeremy Smith

Fleet Two: Ken Holland, Ken Machtley

Fleet Three: Mike&Denise George (Licensed Builders), Tom O’Conor, Steve Moses, and Yumio Dornberg

Fleet Four: Don Ulsifer

Fleet Five (Japan):  TBD
 
Oregon 24x Fleet Rep: Rock Kent
 
2023 Fleet Captain's Dinner

The 2023 Fleet Captain's Dinner was held on Oct 20 this year - a Spectacular Roaring Twenties Party! We had great turnout at this event with upwards of 66 attendees.
  

  



Thanks to our generous sponsors:


Steven Barthel from Rekord Marine (Victory Products) donated a the grand prize of a Gull Vigo sailing jacket, along with some Multi-sacs, carry all bags and gear hammocks.


David Goodman from Martin Marine donated some Gill sailing gloves, Mustang sailing gloves, and the always popular can of paint!


Stewart Jones from Protech Yacht Services donated 2 Harken baseball caps and some deck marking tapes for setting line tensions.


Capilano Rock and Gem donated 6 greatly-discounted wrist bracelets.


Dave Higgs from Dometic outdoor gear donated a cloth bag, water bottle, pen, and hat for each M242 boat owner.

And thanks to many of our individual fleet members for donating some other cool swag.


Congrats to all our award winners:

Mark Isaak Award for Volunteer of the year: Michael Clements, 304 Too Wicked
Bladerunner Sportsman Award Reto Corfu, 13 Back in Black
Regis Compass Award for Most Improved: Matt Sullivan, 8 SR
Gainer English Bay Trophy for In the Bay Series: Phil Cragg & Reto Corfu, 13 Back in Black
Electra Trophy for Top Female Helm:  Elizabeth Dier, 231 Checkmate
BC Championship Trophy for BC Champions: Phil Cragg & Reto Corfu, 13 Back in Black
Peacock Trophy for Kits Invitational Reto Corfu & Phil Cragg, 13 Back in Black
Round Bowen Winner: Tim Murphy, 282 Dirty Dog
Chinese Junk Trophy for Thursday Night Series:  Cedric Carter, 57 Scarlett
Biggest Bloody Blunder Michael Clements, 304 Too Wicked, for a former world champion Shrimping a Kite
No Worries trophy for Out of the Bay Series: Michael Clements, 304 Too Wicked
Canadian Champion:  Michael Clements, 304 Too Wicked
Martin’s Bell trophy for KYC Champion: Reto Corfu & Phil Cragg, 13 Back in Black
Annie P trophy for Wednesday Night Series: Reto Corfu & Phil Cragg, 13 Back in Black
Fleet Champion Michael Clements, 304 Too Wicked
Bloody Brilliant Trophy:  Reto Corfu & Phil Cragg, 13 Back in Black for winning all 5 of the Wed night series
Past Fleet Captain trophy: Anthony Collett, 171 Sailiant

Check out lots more photos (full resolution) here