mast splicing

[DasHaus]

I'm considering a similar project, but was planning on using pan head screws so I could leave as much metal as possible under the screw. I may be confused on the terminology but wouldn't both a flat and oval head require countersinking? Is there a reason not to use pan head screws? Mike, I'm curious, where are you planning on splicing the mast. Are you putting the splice at the deck or further up the mast? Would there be an advantage to moving the splice to a less stressed area of the mast, maybe slightly above the gooseneck or would that mess with the mast bend?