"DSK" wrote in message
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Donal it apears that if you were interested in changing the rake of your
mast,
or perhaps even shifting the whole mast a little bit forward or aft, it
would be
possible (as it is on most properly rigged boats). A little work at the
chocks
and/or at the step. However you've always said that your boat sails well,
please
don't think I am advocating this.

I've never felt like adjusting the rake. I just find the thread
interesting, because sail trim is still my weak point.

A nice set of those high tech orange sails would be nice. Similiar boats
equipped with them do pass me.





One thing to take a close look at, before such an undertaking, is what the
structural grid under the mast step is like. Usually (in a properly
designed and
built boat) there is allowance for the mast butt to be moved a couple
inches,
maybe less, each way; and there is sufficient structural strength to
support it.


I'll have to take a look. I think that the plate that the mast sits on, is
bolted to the keel. The verticals are welded. So the plate would have to
be moved. It would probably be cheaper and easier to have a new plate
made.


Regards


Donal
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