"wise sage", not I! But everytime I rake the mast back, the problem only worsens. Mine is straight up, and when all the other variables are correct, the boats performance is just fine!

This recent experience with Stefan was a real eye opener. For us bigger boys, the weight has to be in exactly the right place or you're just pissing in the wind. In my very humble opinion.

"I guess you have to be forward of the sidestay alot." yeh, quite a lot!