So... a local Yacht rigger here in Whitsundays, Queensland suggested that the mast rake on my recently acquired 1999 Hunter 340 appears to be 'fwd' to the extreme.
He seems very knowledgeable and is well versed in B&R rig setups. I'm aware that these rigs have exaggerated pre-bend, but should the mast rake be pretty much vertical or slightly aft - not forward of the vertical?
He said it looks about 3-4" out, which will possibly require replacing the forestay (Built in to the Selden heady furler I believe - with not much adjustment) and shortening the SS mast base struts by an inch or two.
I have no idea if the previous owner made some rig alts that have left the mast well forward of vertical. The attached pic was taken as close to 'directly' abeam of the mast, but I'm not sure if it really shows anything useful.
Does anyone have a factory spec for mast rake, or any other advice or opinions. I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance folks. Mark Mac - Whitsundays QLD
He seems very knowledgeable and is well versed in B&R rig setups. I'm aware that these rigs have exaggerated pre-bend, but should the mast rake be pretty much vertical or slightly aft - not forward of the vertical?
He said it looks about 3-4" out, which will possibly require replacing the forestay (Built in to the Selden heady furler I believe - with not much adjustment) and shortening the SS mast base struts by an inch or two.
I have no idea if the previous owner made some rig alts that have left the mast well forward of vertical. The attached pic was taken as close to 'directly' abeam of the mast, but I'm not sure if it really shows anything useful.
Does anyone have a factory spec for mast rake, or any other advice or opinions. I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance folks. Mark Mac - Whitsundays QLD
