OK not a daysailer question but one I'll post it here anyway.
My Rhodes has a replacement mast, it meets class standards but is slightly out of tolerance in cross section (larger) so I assume it's stiffer. It's also straight where R19 class does allow tapered masts. The spreaders are much shorter than what I've seen on other Rhodes, about 13-14" where the rule book states 24".
My question is how does altering the spreaders to length affect the mast or sailing characteristics? Or put another way if I use longer spreaders what does that do for me or to me?
Note: This is how I got it and have been sailing it for years and don't know any different. Basically asking before I put it in the water.
Baysailer