My wire is pretty tight. I can't get more than a couple of inches of deflection on the uppers or intermediates when I really pull hard, using my weight. ½" 1X19.
Up to 20 knots to weather the leeward shrouds stay at least straight (firm), but above that they get a little to quite a bit slack, but the mast remains straight, and it does not move around aloft or at the deck. This is a massive, double section Hood Stoway mast, capable of freestanding for a bit, if a shroud broke, according to one rigger I talked to back when I bought the boat.
I really can't imagine 1X19 ½" ss wire would stretch that much in around 65', but that's why I'm posting. I also can't imagine tightening my rig much more.
Any thoughts from you engineers, racing sailors or riggers out there would be appreciated.
Up to 20 knots to weather the leeward shrouds stay at least straight (firm), but above that they get a little to quite a bit slack, but the mast remains straight, and it does not move around aloft or at the deck. This is a massive, double section Hood Stoway mast, capable of freestanding for a bit, if a shroud broke, according to one rigger I talked to back when I bought the boat.
I really can't imagine 1X19 ½" ss wire would stretch that much in around 65', but that's why I'm posting. I also can't imagine tightening my rig much more.
Any thoughts from you engineers, racing sailors or riggers out there would be appreciated.