anyone else have this problem? on my 1999 boat, when stepping the mast, with the mast base in the 16 hole on the mast step link (double checked), the base of the mast ends up about a half inch or more too far forward when raised, necessitating a bystander having to come over and offer help to push the base of the mast rearwards while I hold the mast upright and helper number one pulls forward on the front forestay., turning what should be an easy 2 person job into a semi-difficult 3 person job. I should mention I parked on a slope so the bows were pointing down (below the stern for easier stepping.
Additional info, when lowering the mast, the mast step link can only fit on the 14 hole, however, in the past have tried the 14 hole to raise it, and it makes the problem worse, as it is in front of the 16 hole so moves the base of the mast even more forward.
do I just have worn parts, perhaps an incorrect part? have the parts changed? I don't remember ever having this issue on my old 1984 boat. The 1999 is an ex race boat, could someone have used a "hot, trick set-up" part on my boat?
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