My mast became bent above the gooseneck
how severe is this bend?
If it is minor, your sail may not be effected with the pressure of the wind on it.
My mast also has a slight dent on one side at the spreader bar attachment
I am certainly no structural engineer, and there are several on this forum that may contribute, but it is my guess, understanding, belief... that the attachment part of the spreaders can handle a dent more than the top or bottom of the diamond wires...
I have had a baseball sized ding in my mast at the tang (where the main and halyard attach) and i have a spin attached above it and it has not buckled....
