I just use basic waterproof silicone caulk from Home Depot. Just re-check all the points every season.
I had a good experience this year - I had to remove a screw from the mast to change something or other, and as I removed the screww, there was this small whistling sound, as air either rushed in or rushed out of the mast. It had been sealed so well, that small air pressure difference was actually noticable.

For reference, I was NEVER able to right my old 5.2 singlehanded. NEVER NEVER NEVER. I have the scars to prove it. Then I put on a righting pole, no problem at all.


Jim Casto
NACRA 5.5 & NACRA 5.7
Austin TX
Lake Travis