Painting the mast
We repainted our mast with black automotive gloss enamel (w/o any hardener) three years ago - still looks great and would highly recommend it. Smooth and great gloss!
LM in Windsor, ON Canada (Lake Erie)
Erie Canal
I can tell you that the point at which you must step your mast before entering the Erie Canal system is N. Tonawanda, NY.
Good luck. :egrin:
LM