I have minimal rake on my 5.2 primarily because I sail it singlehanded or with my 40 pound son. Having the minimum rake allows me to depower easier in gusts. I tried to rake the mast back a little last summer but I couldn't get the main to trim properly. Also with the mast raked back it lowered the heck out of my boom so I was having some serious trouble getting under it during tacks. I just put my 5.2 back on the beach after doing some work on it (new standing rigging and bottom job). I'm looking forward to getting out on it within the next few weeks. Water temp is around 60F so you don't have to be hardcore to get out in January.

-Rob V.
Panama City, FL

BTW... that is a sweet looking boat, Carl.