Syapse, Eric at Heliproz is very customer service oriented, and I'm sure a quick call would have a new washout base on its way with no questions asked. I've had great luck with the Mav parts, my only gripe is they don't come with so much as a picture of how they go together.
Here's some thoughts on the SE from Ron Lund at Ricks
http://www.ronlund.com/raptor.htm