Thomas Point Signature Series

Hi everyone. Today I saw a Thomas Point Signature Series with the boat hoist arms laying back against the main structure, not reaching out over the side. They seemed to be solidly placed, not loose. Anyone know if this might be a flaw, mistake, accident...?
Maybe It's really worth something ;-).

Mine are not leaning back against the structure but now that I look at them they aren't quite parallel. They are probably just bent from packing.

Most that I have seen are bent due to the styro form packing. I was able to bend mine back into shape with little effort but take care not to break them as I think they are made of a soft metal such as white metal.

Lonnie