I just lost my new post so im going to make this brief
Bolt ropes wont come out through the channel in the end cap, Ill just open the hole up a little with a stepped drill bit and a rotozip.
If diamond wires are needed I'll install them at a later date. My question was to weather they are added to increase the efficiency of the mast. Probably so.
Dean, thanks for the post on the rudder releases. Upon more informed inspection, I discovered that one of the original releases is still intact. I definately would'nt have noticed this without the info. Now I just have to fogure out how to make another one for the one thats missing. Possibly a peice of thinwall ABS. I'll figure out something now that I have something to work with. I would still like to replace the wheels that the ropes pass over but hav'nt figured out how to remove the pins without damaging the castings.
The pole down the middle of the tramp does seem like an ancle and knee buster. Im thinking of padding that with some foam or something if possible.
I think i'd like to put a Hobie bob on top of the mast. Anyone know if the bob will fit or not? I'll goop it up good but would still like the extra security.
I think that in a couple weeks I'll have all the parts on the boat and this week I'll get the trailer registered.
I hav'nt even gotten out on the water yet and the wife is already getting jeious of the time im spending with the boat.LOL