PARAGON
DINGHY SECTIONS
A large range of sections are available from 40mm to 70mm OD in either ‘Hi Modulus’ or ‘Standard’ grade carbon. The majority of masts are supplied in KIT form to nominated assemblers.
In producing a KIT the section is chosen to provide the required stiffness. The ‘geometric’ design to determine top mast taper length, height of spreader arms, the rigging and fittings layout completes the design process. While in many classes these are restricted their optimisation is significant in the performance of the mast.
When an existing section isn’t suitable a new one is designed working closely with the customer to achieve the characteristics required.
In producing a KIT the section is chosen to provide the required stiffness. The ‘geometric’ design to determine top mast taper length, height of spreader arms, the rigging and fittings layout completes the design process. While in many classes these are restricted their optimisation is significant in the performance of the mast.
When an existing section isn’t suitable a new one is designed working closely with the customer to achieve the characteristics required.
HI MODULUS
These sections are normally constructed from HR40 carbon with a modulus of 377GPa. They are primarily used in the Hi performance classes. The principle effect is in reducing the outside diameter. For example a 45mm section will have the same stiffness as one of 60mm OD constructed from standard modulus carbon.
STANDARD MODULUS
The most commonly used carbon for dinghy classes with a modulus of 230GPa. Ideal for one design classes.
NOMINATED BUILDERS AND CLASSES
Contender
Phantom
Merlin Rocket
International 14
National 18
Blaze
Phantom
Merlin Rocket
International 14
National 18
Blaze
P&B MARINE
Phone: +44 (0)1604 592808
Email: info@pinbax.com
Email: info@pinbax.com
PHANTOMPG413 Hi Modulus section. First overall at the 2016 British Nationals with 5 first and one second placings.
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WHITE FORMULA UK LTD
VORTEX
In 2015 White Formula carried out an upgrade to the Vortex including Paragon's C5020 standard modulus mast.
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ICON
A new class in 2012, Paragon's C5020 standard modulus section is used.
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DEMON YACHTS LTD
KITE
The KITE is a gaff sloop rigged trailer sailor described by Classic Boat as “not only one of the prettier traditional trailer sailors but one of the quicker ones too”.
Paragon supplies the standard modulus sections for the mast, gaff and boom. DEMON YACHTS has a growing reputation for building up one off custom rigs with Paragon sections. |