Mast & Boom

A Lorima mast and V boom are our choices for the Air Yacht 80. From world-class superyachts to high-performance racing yachts, Lorima is a leader in the innovation and manufacture of carbon-fibre masts and spars. Lightweight yet able to withstand extreme loads, Lorima products are manufactured using top-end technology. 

LORIMA masts are carbon-fiber ‘one-shot’ tubes, built in female tools in their 38-metre-long autoclave.

The advantages of a carbon-fiber Lorima mast and V boom are:

• Higher levels of comfort while sailing. Less weight aloft means less pitching and reduced spreaders and diamonds, making it easier to manoeuvre. 

• Higher levels of comfort on mooring as carbon is 50% lighter than aluminium, which reduces the amount of standing rigging weight and in turn reduces the rolling when moored.

• Improved performance and safety. Carbon is stronger and stiffer; coupled with 3Di sails, this allows the hulls to have less pitch and improve wave piercing instead of diving into the waves. Carbon is not all about racing: it is also about comfort. Carbon masts have stronger mechanical resistance than aluminium and are subject to less corrosion. An added benefit is improved paint adherence, making it less prone to flaking.

• Lorima uses pre-impregnated fabrics to ensure that there is no resin excess in the fabrics, which ensures no additional weight gain.

The V boom is wide enough for walking inside to assist with the effective protection and stowage of the sails. The reefing bullets are incorporated into the boom, making reefing easier and reducing the number of lines.