Solent Stay

[Saltydog]

I've spoken to several riggers who are against installing a mast hound and thru bolting it saying that will put too many holes in the mast and instead they want me to drop the mast so they can install an internal backing plate. I think this is overkill. I'm refitting a Coronado 41 and need people thoughts on best mast fitting to use. Also what do peop,e think of using synthetic rope for the stay?

Saltydog