use the raked spreaders luke....
Use the mast with the raked spreaders (don't switch the spreaders out). The hole that the old style spreaders goes through is a bit of a weak spot.
Yeah, that's the spot I can't seem to be able to waterproof properly on my mast. The spreader bar moves around a little bit so no amount of silicon gunk seems to be able to stay there for more than a few weeks. Any good suggestion to make this part waterproof is welcome.