Reducing mast rotation only puts the mast under higher stresses. If you are fearful than more rotation is the better option.

Wouter [/quote]

Wouter, care to expound on this a bit more? I would think that the more the mast was aligned with the centerline of the boat, the stronger it would be. Isn't it stronger fore and aft, than side to side? Mast is 9" x 4.5". Mast was rotated maybe 60 degrees at the time of the break. Thanks!

Dave