The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 11: Convoluted process of erecting a mast using elm, with about pint and half of grog, at sea

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A clue to XMAS Stocking Filler (2 defs. + wordplay).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Mast shouldn't have been used to define masting.
2.Too wordy
3.A bit long-winded, and the overall impression is artificial. ("A mast using elm"?)