[C320-list] whisker pole fitting on mast

[Jeffrey Brown]

I drilled and tapped the holes on my mast. When you drill the hole just go deep enough to complete the hole and use screws that won't protrude much past the thickness of the hole. Seems to hold it just fine. I also used a track which allows it to be adjusted. 

Jeff Brown
949-350-5123

> On Jun 16, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optonline.net> wrote:
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> Ahoy.......Which model Forspar pole did you get? I have one from a Catalina 30, wondering if it will be long enough.......Thanks....Joe 
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>> On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 08:48 AM, JJ Morrison wrote:
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>> The answer is very carefully! The mast material is not very thick and you can drill holes as long as you just puncture the mast material. Then I would use aluminum pop rivets to fasten the fitting to the mast. Track and car is better but you still need to fasten it to the mast.CheersJohnM1999#574
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>>> From: aronella at gmail.com
>>> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:50:26 -0400
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> CC: C320-List at catalina320.org
>>> Subject: [C320-list] whisker pole fitting on mast
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hey gang,
>>> I bought a Forespar whisker pole mast fitting, with four holes in eachmcorner for attaching on the mast. How do I do this without puncturing the tubes that carry the electric wires inside the mast, or  am I better
>>> off with a track and car?
>>> thanks,
>>> Lou Spitz
>>> #195 Merry Chase
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