Today I sailed in very light winds for about an hour and noticed that the mast ball post was bent slightly....bent directly back towards the rear beam. What could have caused that?
My father in law speculated that the mast might have over rotated but I can't begin to understand why that might have caused it. It is a brand new post less than 1 month old. The only thought I had was that when I installed the new post I didn't cut the length down at all and perhaps it is too high? It probably stands up maybe 1.5 to 2 inches from the ball down to the beam. I thought that is about what I needed to give it the necessary clearance when I turn the mast on its side during stepping and unstepping.
So once you help me figure out what caused it, what should I do now? Cut it down /Shorten it?? I don't want to straighten it, right? Replace it AGAIN?

Thanks guys. I can give you a picture if you think it would help.