Thanks guys, I can't wait to try it.

One more thing
The mast on my boat has a place for a safety pin but there is no hole in the ball. The ball seems to be white plastic with a metal pin down through the center of it. Is that what came with the boat?
I only ask because the mast is light. I am sure I would be able to step the mast myself but managed to drop it on Mosley's head the first time I tried. (well I think it techincally smacked him in the right ear and shoulder)
I really want a pin throuh it but am afraid to drill through the ball. What do you think?
Don't tell me to just push down on the mast. That sounds like it should work but I hate that idea. I don't want to hurt anyone.