Hi everybody; I'm looking at an '87 E34. I have an 86 E28; the 34 has a keel stepped mast as opposed to the deck stepped on the 28. Any considerations on this configuration? It seems to me to probably be more stable, with less potential for problems with deck sag (which i read so much about in this forum!

) Although possibly more problematic when it comes to unstepping the mast. Your thoughts/experiences? And any other thoughts on the E34 in general.
ps; the mast of the 34 has a threaded rod attaching to the ceiling of the salon; anyone know what this is for?