S NIP E / T UNIN G GUIDE
The measurement ranges given here will allow you to tune to the
characteristics of your mast for crew weight and wind conditions.
Anytime you need power, the mast must be more upright and/or the
shrouds looser. When you need to depower, the mast must be farther
back and/or the shrouds tighter. Whether you’re sailing at a heavy or
light crew weight, we’ll define an average crew weight as 300 pounds.
Your rig tune will need both a light air set up and heavy air set up.
Experimentation is necessary to develop these rig tune steps through
the wind range. To begin, let’s set up your boat with a good light-to-
moderate wind tune.
Place the mast in the boat and attach the shrouds and mast ram.
Fasten a tape measure to the main halyard shackle, raise the
main halyard completely, and secure it in the halyard lock. All
measurements assume that your halyard is the correct length after it
has been locked, meaning that the top of your mainsail is even with the
bottom of the top band.
STEP 1:
SHROUDS
We encourage the use of STA Master shroud adjusters for accuracy,y
as they allow for very small increments of change. Make note of the
shroud size and wire design (3/32” or 1/8”, 1 x 19 wire, Dyform or Rod
rigging, etc.) on the mast. Stronger wire will require a looser shroud
tension setting to achieve the correct rig tension. If the rig has new
shrouds, be sure to check the shroud measurement after sailing a
couple of times. New shrouds will stretch, so be sure to bring them
back to your original setting.
TUNING THE RIG
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