[quote=HULLFLYER]If that boat turns turtle you will see why it is important to have the base sealed. There is a reason why the factory puts stainless steel rivets in the mast base.[quote=erice]i removed the mast cap and base this winter to clean up corrosion and paint then paint them
i used alloy rivets on the top cap and haven't used any rivets on the bottom cap as it was such a tight fit
perhaps it's because i don't have a captive base but i couldn't see why i would need hugely strong monel or stainless rivets when the loads on both caps are pushing them in to the mast and not trying to pull them out
my mast is well sealed from the lower diamonds and mast rotator up, as that's where water could enter if it was on it's side but for the 1st yard/meter above the base it isn't sealed at all so the inside can breath etc.[/quote]
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