J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment bent spreader brackets

I have a 1987 J29 fractional rig (same mast as the J30) with one or both spreader brackets slightly bent. Can anyone tell me at what angle the male part of the spreader bracket should be from the mast(straight out or slightly up)? Any information on how to make the repair will be of a great help.