[C320-list] Pad Eye on mast

[Warren Updike]

Yes, that, too, is how I use our pole. I couldn't say if a plastic eye would
suffice. Check with the manufacturer. Had I thought about it, I might have
used pop rivets instead of screws. Our marina uses Monel rivits for most
mast attachments; and, so does the last rigger I used. Monel, I think,
because they are stronger than aluminum. 

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: wflowe3 at aim.com [mailto:wflowe3 at aim.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:03 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Pad Eye on mast


 Thanks for the info. What do you think about a plastic pad-eye fastened
with aluminum rivets to solve the dissimilar metals problem?  My plan is to
only use the whisker pole in light wind with wing on wing.



Bill