Leaving it in the cradle is fine as long as the slot is down. Some added  
support somewhere in the middle would assure that the mast doesn't develop a 
bow  while stored. It is highly unlikely that this would occur, but an ounce 
of  prevention is always better than having to buy a new mast.
 
Rummy
R22 Rum Runner
 
 
In a message dated 11/6/2011 12:09:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
chsyhkr at gmail.com writes:

Greetings,

We are taking our mast down and removing the  sails in a few weeks.

We have transported the boat a few times and left  the mast in the cradle on
the stern.

Is that the desired way to  store the mast or lay it on the stern pulpit
rail or does it  matter?

Removing and installing the main later would be easier with the  mast down
lower.........

-- 
Regards,

David B.  Craft
Greensboro,  NC

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