What type of fitting would I use to attach the rear end of a bowsprit to the front crossbar? The boat has 3 crossbars (a Reynolds 21), with the front one being a section of mast, smaller in diameter than the other 2 crossbars. I suppose I could drill right through both and use a nut & bolt, but I think this would weaken the sprit and the crossbar. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Matt