[Rhodes22-list] IMF anchor light installation

[Cary Tolbert]

Has anyone installed an anchor light on an Inter Furling Mast. I checked
the top plate on the mast and found it to be attached with three rivets.
Can you remove the plate and how would you replace the top plate? If you
have successfully accomplished this task also advise what difficulty is
involved in running the wire through the mast. 26 feet is a long way to
push wiring.
I am amazed that this would not be standard equipment on the Rhodes 22.
This boat is marketed as a small day sailor suitable for overnight cruising.
Just my thought.
Any help with this problem will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Cary Tolbert
S/V Whisper '86