I am about ready to re step the mast on my e 35 2 I had to rebuild/re-enforce the original mast step due to a major crack. I dont know under what condition this crack ocurred, but I am pretty certain that the repair is 100%. Since the crack had let in (who knows how many years of water) I had to remove the entire original step, some core along with a peice of rusty black iron. To make a long story short, the new step is singnificantly larger and stronger but the reference point of the original step is long since gone. Should I center the mast between the chainplates on the centerline of the deck? or should I move the mast forward 1/2"-1" to accomodate some rake.? Any thoughts on this subject would be greatly appreciated. I wonder if this would be a question for Mr. King Via. Martin? Thanks sean 1970 e 35 2 hull#124