A few examples. When employing an alu base plate then use a simple alu blind rivet (not monel). You can buy a simple rivet tang and a score of these cheap alu rivets enclosed for 20 bucks. With some strength you can also rivet 4 and 5 mm monel rivets with this small tangs. One of the better investments for a sailor.
When taking off the base plate just drill off the head of the blind rivet and hammer out the remaining pin with a screwdiver and a hammer.
Only trouble is, I now need a drill, hammer, rivets and a rivet gun in order to do maintenance on my downhaul system. Whilst I own all of the above, I certainly don't carry all of them with me.
Paul
