Hello from a New Member with a Question

[Cap'n J]

Hi Everyone,
Happy to be part of your community. One of my members is building an 18 foot sloop with a free standing mast. He lives in Hudson, NY and is requesting some one-on-one help to get his rigging right. Here is the email he sent to me:

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The boat is a sloop with a LOA of 18', 4' beam and 34" from keel to the deck. She will have no shrouds or stays. The mast will be aluminum. Dwyer Aluminum Mast Comp., model DM-375; (www.dwyermast.com). Mast height will be about 21' above the deck. I want a free standing mast because it's easier to set up since it will be going in and out of the water.
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Should I recommend that he come onto this board? He indicates that he knows little about sailing (I know--so why build a boat before you know anything?--beats me) Any help is appreciated.

Best - J
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