Chris,

I you are not racing this becomes a low - load issue.
Height is not real critical if you are not racing, but almost any nice
working height will do fine for cruising with a symetrical, A-sails like
a lower pole - typically.

You can attach to the mast with screws - either sheet metal or machine
(require tapping the mast and a thicker section).

Big blind (pop) rivets will also work, but they require a big rivet
puller.

Be sure that the rind saddle fits the mast well, you may have to hammer
on it a bit to get the fit solid.

Enjoy -

Matt Colie A.Sloop "Bonne Ide'e" S2-7.9 #1
Lifelong Waterman, Licensed Mariner and Pathological Sailor


Chris wrote:

I was planning on just a ring. (Btw., how do I attatch it to the mast?)
Relaxed day sailing and a bit of cruising.
Symmetrical, I am not sure how wide. (Comes from an Ericson 27)
I: 34.5, J: 11.5 (Newport 27S)

Thanks!!



Chris,
You have to give us some kind of idea what you are working with here.
Are you mounting a track or just a ring?
Are you racing or cruising?
Will you be running an A-sail or symetrical?
And if the latter how broad shouldered?
And lastly,
What are I (hoist height) & J (mast to stem head) of this rig?
Some one here can help, but shoulder hight is not necessarily a good
answer for all cases.