Thanks commanderpete. I feel better about proceeding... - I should plug those holes...

I did re-paint the mast. - Went down to Bare Aluminum... Interlux Perfection followed. (Following you very lead, if I remember correctly... )

More picts and details on the "Mephisto Cat's" (C-155) gallery page soon.

And thanks to everyone who posts on this board and Bill who keeps the board neat & tidy... This board is indeed a great resource. The bulk of the work I've undertaken has been only following and learning from other's posts on this board.