Doublehanded Corinthian Bay Race at Singlehanded Sailing SocietyApril 11
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1
1Desperado11
2Abigail Morgan22
3Wetsu33
4Dianne44
5Verve55
6Taz!66
7Great White77
8Take Five8DNF
8Archimedes8DNF
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Author: Bill
Subject: Mast tuning - with pics :)
Info: (14102 views) Posted: Wednesday 9-19-12 06:35:50 AM
Brendan has good advice on the deck +1

I have the same issues with the tuning guide, my forestay length only allows a 25-1/2" rake number etc. I can easily duplicate the forward bend you have with too much tension on the aft lowers. What tuning numbers are you using? 34 with the backstay on full or something else? I tension my aft lowers so the mast is straight with no backstay, and tighten them 1-2 turns for windy days. I am not sure if that is correct, my boat is noticeably faster with them loose or real loose.

deck comment: check your deck organizers for core leaks. Those use rubber grommets for sealing the deck that dry out and crack after 20 years. Guess how I know that.

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