Traditional mast repairs

Traditional style,Steve raises his new top mast on Dixi Rollar,the original wood one having snapped off while on a trial sail in the bay prior to sailing off to Brasil,the new spar is painted steel,Steve tells me its is painted,he tried a steel section that was hot dip galvanised,it was a fair bit heavier than a bare steel section,so painting with marine grade paints made sense to Steve.
Left click pictures to see full size and just how casual Steve is up high in his rigging!