Step away from the mast...
Hello,
Other Rangers might take the forestay to the shroud throughbolt, but if you do you'll be pulling on the middle of an unsupported length of a bolt, one that is also securing the shrouds. Bad. What you want is some form of independent attachment, and this might be a lug screwed to the face of the mast at or near the slot, or an internal tang set inside the slot, or even a fitting which wraps far enough around the face of the mast to pick up the bolt at the shroud tangs. This sounds like a consultation question. Be in touch if you're interested.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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