I added this to the base of my mast

rhr1956 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-13-2012

I didn't want to take down the mast to install turning blocks so I made two of these from 1/8" aluminum plate. One on each side of the mast provides four "hell for stout" turning blocks. I used 12 3/16 aluminum rivets for each plate. Combined tensile strength is supposed to be more 3,000 lbs. I installed them yesterday and they feel very strong indeed.

Michael K · #2 (**permalink**) 02-13-2012

You could post this on BLJones' "low buck projects".

mitiempo · #3 (**permalink**) 02-14-2012

Attached to the deck?

rhr1956 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2012

No, not the deck...the base of the mast.

Barquito · #5 (**permalink**) 02-16-2012

Does the aluminum plate bend around the mast?

rhr1956 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-16-2012

Yes the plate is bent to the shape of the mast.