Initially two coats of West epoxy was applied, along with a layer of glass fibre tissue, this was sanded smooth and then finished with Deks Olje.
The brass ring was slide on first before the mast head fitting was attached. The aim of the ring is to stop the fitting sliding down and damaging to the top of the mast. New standing rigging has also been attached, as the previous set was probably original and therefore over 25 years old.
