Mast Splice Location

[GlenM]

This board has been a great help.
From reading other post on this subject these are the steps I am going to use.


1) Both mast pieces are to be perfectly square with tight fitting seam.
(This sounds like the hardest part)

2) Mast splice material should pull tightly up to each side, even if it means cutting the
one piece sleeve in two.

3) Reverse bevel and round the sharp edges of the sleeves to reduce single load points.

4) Drill and counter-sink four rows of screw holes in each section. Staggering the holes in
every other row.

5) Use 5/16 flathead SS NC thread machine screws. Length sized to just clear the sleeve internally.

6) Seal screw threads going into the aluminum to prevent corrosion.

I hope I didnt leave anything out.
Thanks again
Glen