My Nacra 5.8 mast support post is slightly bent aft. I think that it happened when I was taking the mast down at the end of last season. The pin to hold the mast step on the ball seemed to bind. The bend is from the crossbar to the ball and seems to be about 15 degrees. Do you think this significantly weakens the support? Has anyone sailed with one bent? Is it still functional or should it be replaced immediately? I have a new mast support post, just being lazy I guess because I guess the post will have to be cut to remove it. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for all replies.

Rusty
N5.8
H 14