Seldén Mast becomes official mast supplier for Farr X2

Seldén Mast has become the official mast supplier for the new Farr X2 one-design racing yacht.

Made from T800 pre-preg carbon fibre wound on a mandrel, Seldén says the new Farr X2 mast will be optimised for weight, stiffness and strength for the best possible sailing performance. The computer-controlled mandrel filament winding technique which Seldén uses combines off axis winding with unidirectional fibres. Each fibre is coated in the precise amount of epoxy resin for optimum lamination, ensuring a lighter and stronger spar, meeting the exacting requirements of the class.

“We’re providing the Farr X2 with a mast totally customised for the boat, and we will be able to do so over and over again,” says project manager, Andreas Axelsson. “Our CNC-based winding of the carbon filament ensures 100% repeatability with all masts being identical. It’s the only way to go in one-design racing.”

The first two Farr X2 masts are in production, with testing scheduled in early 2021.

Seldén will also provide the class with carbon booms, carbon rigid vangs and standing rig.

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