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• DQOTD
  • IMHO, adding these steps will make your boat look ugly!
    • ... and add windage, weight aloft, and line snagging protrusions.
    • Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder
      • Downsouth you need the steps.
        • roverhi: where do you sail?
          • Where??
        • Ever hear of ratlines????
          • Ratlines are great depending on
            • ratlines
  • Three things...
    • Silicone sealant works well also, to prevent electrolysis in tapped screws
    • I agree here on the lack of necessity of doing this.
  • I have those.....
  • Of those choices, I would cut tap the holes...
    • Thanks all... The mast is sitting on saw horses in my back yard.
  • I digress, once again, on this install.
    • Oh, come to think of that, my current boat under construction is a result of a wild hair....
      • Naaaaaaaah....
      • that looks like fun!