# Mast Rake on Northeaster Dory Lug Rig

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/mast-rake-on-northeaster-dory-lug-rig/41741>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [January 12, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/mast-rake-on-northeaster-dory-lug-rig/41741 "2014-01-12T14:58:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![David\_Peterson2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9f8e36/32.png) [@David\_Peterson2](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/David_Peterson2)\
**Post date:** [January 12, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/mast-rake-on-northeaster-dory-lug-rig/41741/1 "2014-01-12T14:58:09Z")

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I ran a plumb line from the center of square hole in the mast partner down to where the mast step will be placed. &nbsp;It indicates that the lug rig mast will have a slight rake toward the stern. &nbsp;Is this correct or should I shave a bit off the aft end of the mast step and get rid of the aft rake? &nbsp;Thanks.

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Dave

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**Author:** ![Francis\_Fraser](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/22d042/32.png) [@Francis\_Fraser](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Francis_Fraser)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/mast-rake-on-northeaster-dory-lug-rig/41741/2 "2014-01-13T12:49:09Z")

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I did exactly the same thing on my dory because I wanted to get the partner just right.&nbsp; Also got a slight rake to the stern.&nbsp; CLC told me that the exact angle of rake is not that important in a small boat.&nbsp; My dory sails just fine.&nbsp; It'll be great!

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**Author:** ![David\_Peterson2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9f8e36/32.png) [@David\_Peterson2](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/David_Peterson2)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/mast-rake-on-northeaster-dory-lug-rig/41741/3 "2014-01-13T17:20:55Z")

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Thanks Frank. &nbsp; Appreciate the advice! &nbsp;I'll just leave it alone.

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Dave