Norsemans even badly done!

[knothead]

Originally Posted by Robbie.g

.....then 'sealed ' in with silicone.

Any thoughts/similar experiences?

I can't remember how many times I've taken apart a mechanical fitting and been amazed that it hadn't failed. Like all rigging, thankfully, they seem to be very forgiving.
Unfortunately, the sea isn't .
That is one of the problems that I have with the perpetuation of the belief that mechanical fittings are superior to swages. Too many unqualified installers.
While a StaLoc or Norseman isn't really difficult to install, as many of us know, it's easy to screw them up. Unless a person has had a little training or watched a video or something, they don't know what to look for.

Speaking of silicone, what do you recommend for caulking the fittings?