My mast post has all kinds of thread space to make adjustments up and down but I can't find any information in my assembly manual to tell me how or why to adjust it. Is it supposed to be adjusted downwards to give the dolphin striker some pre-bend? Or can it be used to raise the mast and tension the shrouds some? (doubt it).
While I'm on the subject the mast post on my boat doesn't even touch the dolphin striker (although I've not noticed if it does with the mast up) but I did noticed, from looking in the murrays catalog, like I'm missing a piece that goes between the mast post and the dolphin striker..... a support pad. What is this all about? I know the boat didn't come with it. IS it critical and should I not sail it till I replace/repair that pad? Thanks for any assistance you can give. Love pictures if you have any of what it should look like. Tried to do a search and also scan Patricks Nacra website but couldn't find a clear shot of the issue.

Greg

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