[quote=mikekrantz]I second the opinion that it needs to be removed prior to sailing. I've seen mast bases severely damaged by leaving the pin in.
On my boats, I always used the same pin for the mast and gooseneck/boom. Step the mast, remove the pin, and use it to attach the boom. Reverse for lowering the mast...[/quote]
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