Berkeley Mid Winter #4 at Berkeley Yacht ClubFebruary 9
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1
1Dan Pruzan Wile E Coyote11
2Motorcycle Irene22
3Bessie Jay33
4Freaks ona Leash44
5Mirage55
6Libra66
7Dianne77
8Wetsu88
9Take Five99
10Elise1010
11Abigail Morgan1111
12Strega1212
14Great White14DNC
14Opa!14DNC
14Peaches14DNC
14Eagle14DNC
14Magic Bus14DNC
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Author: Bill
Subject: Mast tuning - with pics :)
Info: (13900 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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