February 22, 2008, Viareggio: The techical staff at Perini Navi have uploaded a flash-type presentation on their front page. It comprises of pictures showing the mounting of the massive boom to the 75M tall mast of their latest launch, the
Salute
According to Perini Navi, the carbon fiber boom of 23M- nearly 76 feet-, was mounted. With the boom attached to the massive aluminum mast, the 56M long Salute will have a sail area of up to 2, 909 m2.
'Sweet sailing...'
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http://www.perininavi.it/index.cfm?Lang=UK