Of course I chose to do this DIY!!!I’ve drilled 40 pilot holes and 40 “real” 1/4 inch holes, tapped 40 holes, dipped 40 machine screws in Lanacote (anti-corrosive lube) before inserting them into the 40 holes. I also ran a bead of Sikaflex adhesive goop along the track to avoid salt getting inbetween the mast and track. And all this was from hanging in the halyard in sun and wind! As well, cheak blocks, flair leads, cam cleats were installed and a sheet runs through it! While testing the whiskerpole, I realized that lubricant was needed for pole to telescope out! It worked! This is what sailors do while waiting to start their passages to foreign lands! Now, it’s time to buy some fresh bananas and pull anchor!!!
Sailaway Sarantium 