This type of upper shroud fitting sure would reduce weight and windage
however you may change your mind when you see the price of those fittings.

I don't know about the cost for wire but I looked into it for my rod rigging
and the cost was out of sight, by the time I figured the mast fitting and
the tee end fitting.

Then, I'm not sure if the standard swaging tools at the riggers shop can do
these Tee fittings. It may or may not require anything special.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions