Really need a picture.  Can you post one on a server?  I had similar on my 34+, 
fine line between perfectly fine and a problem. Is there a good local rigger to 
talk to?

John


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> On Aug 14, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Something's up with the ball and socket. They should be perfectly straight.  
> The bend is very slight that should not be a problem.  It'll straighten right 
> up once you free up the joint and put some tension on it.  
> 
> Should be fine with loosening them up.  Just to be on safe side you might 
> want to loosen-up the whole rig to avoid uneven loads.  Pick a calm day, make 
> sure you put tape on the threads to mark your current setting. 
> 
> Hopefully all the ball / socket joint needs is lubrication.  Make sure You 
> look at it very carefully inspecting for cracks and the overall state of the 
> mast in the surrounding area.  I would definitely not sail it until it's been 
> looked at. 
> 
> 
> Regards
> 
> -Francois Rivard
> 1990 34+ "Take Five"
> Lake Lanier, GA
> 
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