Upgrade to a Burmudan Mast.

Great discounts available for MCA Members Contace Peter Lulham-Robinson 01943 864819

wish i could afford to upgrade but i'd have to have a hull that would merit one

The rig is far more important than the hull, when my girls sailed we upgraded the rig first, then eventually had a hull built and moved the upgraded rig onto it, selling the old hull and original rig.

This worked out cheaper for us as it was done over a couple of years, and we finished and fitted out the hull ourselves.

There is no reason you could not take this approach today and eventually buy a Winder hull if you prefer the plastic option.

Cheers
Paul