We received a rough mast that we’ll be shaping into Reliance shape. It has the proper taper at the top most 3 1/2′ and is a straight stick for the remainder – just like the original. Ours is 8′ too long for now, but much better than too short!! Enlosed pictures show the mast with our telescoping topmast inserted and #1 club topsail yard two blocked against it, so you can see how tall the rig will be.