I have had it out 2 times now, what a blast. Friend got hooked and is looking for one of his own now.

My boat has the 6:1 harken mainsheet blocks and 2 adjuster links in the forestay. Side shrouds are loose. Pulled the extra adjuster out, and the sides can go to the 3rd hole from the top. From what I read, these should be tight?

Also my Mast Base has been repaired 1 time before, and is loose now. I already ordered the Murray's hinge. So here is what I am thinking.

I am debating on cutting the mast base 1/4" to 3/8" to get clean metal for the repair. Put both adjusting links back in the forestay bridal. Set my mast rake, and have new cables made to fit in 3rd hole for more adjustment later.

The side shrouds should be tight, am I correct?

Should the mast rake be set with the Jib sail pulled tight?