[C320-list] whisker pole fitting on mast

[Louis]

Thanks all, you really helped me.
Lou Spitz

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> On Jun 16, 2014, at 5:31 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I used the same eye fitting and it has served me well. I never felt I needed
> a track and car. I store the pole on Forespar stanchion blocks. I used a
> drill stop to prevent too much penetration (Harbor Freight, or hardware
> store.) I don't remember the thickness of the mast. Perhaps you should check
> with the mfgr. I think my drill did pull a sight bit of PVC from the conduit
> inside the mast. If you use rivets, perhaps they should be of Monel metal
> rather than SS. I'm not sure aluminum rivets would be strong enough. I did
> use screws that I cut to length so they only penetrated the thickness of the
> mast. Be sure to allow for the thickness of the eye mount as well. Also, if
> you use SS screws, be sure to use a thread sealant. I used 4400, but there
> are other thread lock compounds that do the trick. 
> 
> Warren and Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Louis Spitz [mailto:aronella at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 7:50 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: Catalina C320 mail list
> 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
>