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    Posted: 19 Jun 13 at 9:06pm
having said that, if you've not got a mast head kite, the top 10cm of the leading edge of the mast is likely taking almost no load at all of any sort...
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Post Options Post Options   Quote craiggo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 13 at 6:46pm
Originally posted by ex laser

whats the best way with a carbon mast? any ideas welcome.



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whats the best way with a carbon mast? any ideas welcome.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Lukepiewalker Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jun 13 at 4:03pm
It does introduce the old school trick of getting the halyard wrapped around it when you aren't paying attention and crushing the burgee though...
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Or there's the old skool trick of bolting to the mainsail headboard, which means you never forget to put the burgee in before stepping the mast!
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Originally posted by pjds196

as simple as drill and rivet?

what can i drill into at the top of the mast?.....

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Try to avoid the halyard....
Both with the drill and also in terms of the halyard rubbing on screws or rivets.
You only need a couple of small fasteners, the metal is relatively thick, so small self tappers or even M3 or M4 tapped holes will work.
It's probably prefereable to drill in the side of the mast, not the weld?
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plastic, tin or wood spar?
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as simple as drill and rivet?

what can i drill into at the top of the mast? where should i put the clip?

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