Re:

["Mike Foreman" <mikefor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

When they say the backstay tension is higher than the shrouds I figure they are refering to boats without a backstay tensioner. as for the shrouds, it is just as important to keep the mast straight and in the centre of the boat. this may sound foolish but if u don't pay attention the mast will turn into a snake.

I think the best was is go sail the boat. if shrouds are too loose on a 20 degree heel, tighten them, backstay tension is fun as it powers up the jib and affects pointing ability.

now that u are right into all this, I am surprised you haven't asked about the rack of the mast??????? which is another hair ball.

later dude

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob/Linda

To: sanjuan23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 7:06 AM

Subject: Re:

 Indeed I do. As  I understand it fore and back stay tension is usually higher than the shrouds, Starting point for tensioning shrouds with 1/8 " is 240, fore and backstay 300.

 

rob

----- Original Message -----

From: Mike Foreman

To: sanjuan23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 8:28 PM

Subject: Re:

forestay is adjusted by back stay tensioner., in light airs sails, including forestay loose as pressure increases u increase backstay tension to remove the extra draft in jib and point better. my forestay/backstay is usually pretty slack but as wind increases it is harded up  to a point that sometimes excessed shroud tension.

I am assuming u have a back stay tensioner?????????

mike

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob/Linda

To: sanjuan23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 6:06 PM

Mike,

 

what about the forestay and backstay?

 

rob