I need advice on repairing the spreader base. DR marine has a nice pic at this link:
http://www.drmarine.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DS204HD
The two rivets at the side of the base are holding, but the forward rivet keeps popping out. Other than a larger rivet (again) is there any other fixes?
Can I replace the side rivets with a through bolt through the mast and securing both bases?
Should I get rig of the rivets and tap for a screw?