Iam having trouble adjusting the shrouds, I know there was a long thread on shroud adjusting recently, I took notes. My problem is how to manualy pull down the shrouds to place the pin in a lower hole to tighten? is there a tool to pull the shrouds down ?
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BWY offers a tool that consists basically of two bolts that protrude from a wooden handle. They are spaced so that the bolts fit into a hole on both adjusters. Then you just lever the shroud you are trying to adjust. Another method is to pull one shroud (inner or outer)inboard as you adjust the other (inner or outer) shroud.
BWY offers a tool that consists basically of two bolts that protrude from a wooden handle. They are spaced so that the bolts fit into a hole on both adjusters. Then you just lever the shroud you are trying to adjust. Another method is to pull one shroud (inner or outer)inboard as you adjust the other (inner or outer) shroud.
How I Do It
Bill, I have a 26d. I'm a little obsessed with the rig tuning so I am often adjusting it. What I do to make the job easier is to slacken the forestay. I hook up the block and tackle, from the mast raising set-up, between the stem fitting and the jib halyard. Run it back to a winch and crank on the tension. Unhook the forestay and carefully allow the mast to drop back slightly using the tackle. The shrouds will loosen and can be easily un-pinned and re-pinned a hole or two tighter. Be aware that the adjusters are vernier, meaning that different holes line up as you adjust. Supposedly you can take up 1/8 inch at a time. I think I finally have mine where I want them, but that will probably change the next time I get out.
Bill, I have a 26d. I'm a little obsessed with the rig tuning so I am often adjusting it. What I do to make the job easier is to slacken the forestay. I hook up the block and tackle, from the mast raising set-up, between the stem fitting and the jib halyard. Run it back to a winch and crank on the tension. Unhook the forestay and carefully allow the mast to drop back slightly using the tackle. The shrouds will loosen and can be easily un-pinned and re-pinned a hole or two tighter. Be aware that the adjusters are vernier, meaning that different holes line up as you adjust. Supposedly you can take up 1/8 inch at a time. I think I finally have mine where I want them, but that will probably change the next time I get out.
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