I've received many requests for pictures of the new mast that JSI made for me. It is the traditional fractional rig and if I remember correctly it is 37' 6" tall, 6.5" long and 4.5" wide. It is a relatively heavy duty cruising section.

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The big black 2/0 cable attached to the base of the mast about 2' from the deck is the primary ground cable in the lightning protection system.

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Following Provided by A. J. Matthews, Ay Mon #605 "There have been some changes down here with JSI. You may remember that sailnet.com and JSI were one and the same and that sailnet.com moved to the Carolina's last month.

Well, the JSI Rigging Shop and Spar Shop stayed put and the sail loft is now being run by Doyle Sails. The hardware and retail shop seems to be the only part of the operation that moved.

I was over there last week and they are aggressively working to get the hardware department back to the original glory before the merger. That said, the same talented individuals that constructed you spar (George) are still at it down here on Tampa Bay.

If you call the 1(800) number, you will reach the Sailnet shop in the Carolina's. But if you wish to get hold of the Original JSI, they can be reached at (727) 577-3220.