I've tapered my second version of the yard and kept track of the bend measurements. Much as I believed, this one is stiffer (and heavier) and held up tot he shaping better. I'll radius the corners rather than rounding it off fully, partially because I don't want it to get too bendy and partially for the aesthetics. The mast will be square with radiused edges and I think matching spars will look good. Finally, I found another nice Doug Fir 2x8 (x10') that I think will yield a quality boom.
My mast is 75% constructed. Both narrow staves are shaped and connected by spacers. One wide stave is glued up.
I'll post pics and more commentary soon...
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