I have a 1979 16 ft Hobie- I have the stepping link installed proper;y as in the manual- when the mast is raised the only hole that the pin fits in is the "14" hole. Not problem coming down with the mast but when raising the mast the base is too far ahead and take a heck of a jerk to pull it back so it drops into the socket -Ive tried the 16 hole but cant get the pin out once the mast has been raised as the pin Has the weight of the mast on it!! Has anyone else had a problem like this - any suggestions