baldessariclan
New Member
Our boat's mast step is misaligned such that when the mast is installed, it leans quite a bit towards the right side of the boat. Haven't done an exact measurement, but it looks like the mast top is at least a foot or more to right of centerline when hull of boat is level -- pretty noticable lean when you see it. Was just curious if other people have seen this in their boat's at all, and if anybody bothers with trying to fix it.
A few more details: There is an inspection port installed just behind splashguard, so I can see the mast step's base, and it is secure and looks original/factory. If anything, looks like maybe the top deck of the boat (or maybe just the mast hole) was misaligned about 1/2" - 1" to the right during initial assembly (?). This is a 1977 boat, and I'm sure quality control wasn't always perfect on these craft, but this seems like a lot of lean nonetheless.
Was just curious how common this sort of condition is -- anybody else see this sort of thing and/or try to fix it? Cut/relocate bottom portion of mast step? Or if left "as is", would it really affect the boat's performance/sailing feel much (other than looks)?
A few more details: There is an inspection port installed just behind splashguard, so I can see the mast step's base, and it is secure and looks original/factory. If anything, looks like maybe the top deck of the boat (or maybe just the mast hole) was misaligned about 1/2" - 1" to the right during initial assembly (?). This is a 1977 boat, and I'm sure quality control wasn't always perfect on these craft, but this seems like a lot of lean nonetheless.
Was just curious how common this sort of condition is -- anybody else see this sort of thing and/or try to fix it? Cut/relocate bottom portion of mast step? Or if left "as is", would it really affect the boat's performance/sailing feel much (other than looks)?