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I've also checked to see if I raised the mast too high when I adjusted the dolphin striker - don't think so.


I don't get this..... When you tighten the lower nut on the mast post you don't raise the mast up, you raise the main beam up - pre-bend. Right? I just replaced the mast post and the instructions that came with it say that the distance from the top of the top nut (on top of the beam in other words)to the bottom of the mast ball should be 3/4 to 1 inch otherwise cut the rod down if it is too high. Mine was like 1 1/2 -1 3/4 inches which would have led to a connection on the shrouds and forestay extensions to about the top holes..... Could that also be the case with yours..?

Greg

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