Lets assume the slightly less than quarter inch is with medium rake (middle holes on the chain plates of the shrouds). I'm just concerned that when i increase the rake in strong winds, the contact distance will be less. Would that be normal? It sure isn't going to go over though. With the rake I have, it looks like i'm going to have to grind off a bit from the mast step towards the rear side as the mast base 'stoppers' are having some contact there. (hope that makes sense) I've read of other doing this..seem like a good option?