The bases should be strong enough ... based on 25 years of abuse on 505. I seem to remember that the outside edge is drilled through solid fiberglass. And most of the damage reports from other boats have the stantions blown by impact to pilings or boat to boat collision.
505 and 526 lead twings to cabin top about 1-2 in. from edge so can be adjusted by crew standing on steps or trimmers. Everything is lead back to that area on 505 and 526 ... pole lift and spin halyard can go back or not depending on the wind strength. Cunningham, vang, reef 1, and outhaul all go back to the cockpit.
Also in light air when spin has a lot of movement at clew ... slight tension applied to that twing stabilizes the spin breaking the tendancy to fly like flag. [beam reach]
I like the idea of cam cleats next to the compasses. 150s should do it.
