Hi,
I would like some advice for proper rig tensioning on these type of boats.
Usually I set the mast with a slight rake and about 4 inches of bend at the centre.(I need the mast bend becouse I'm in a predominantly heavy air region, and also have a rather baggy mainsail. Probably it was designed like that but may have increased from stretching)
My main problem is that I'm a bit scared of over-tightening the shrouds, so I end up under-tightening. I know this becouse I get forestay sag and in moderate winds, I cannot flatten the forward part of the jib.(it is OK in light winds)
I think that there will always be some forestay sag in this type of rig since there is no backstay but my objective is to learn how to set it with the maximum shroud tension without compromising safety.
There are no similar boats in our area so I cannot make a comparison.
Thanks
I would like some advice for proper rig tensioning on these type of boats.
Usually I set the mast with a slight rake and about 4 inches of bend at the centre.(I need the mast bend becouse I'm in a predominantly heavy air region, and also have a rather baggy mainsail. Probably it was designed like that but may have increased from stretching)
My main problem is that I'm a bit scared of over-tightening the shrouds, so I end up under-tightening. I know this becouse I get forestay sag and in moderate winds, I cannot flatten the forward part of the jib.(it is OK in light winds)
I think that there will always be some forestay sag in this type of rig since there is no backstay but my objective is to learn how to set it with the maximum shroud tension without compromising safety.
There are no similar boats in our area so I cannot make a comparison.
Thanks