YMS Standing Rigging

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tonymac
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YMS Standing Rigging

Post by tonymac »

Hi there can any one tell me how to tension the standing rigging without a tension guide as i dont have one if not what is the tension using a tension rig Tony
chris s
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Re: YMS Standing Rigging

Post by chris s »

I usually tighten my side stays up until I cant deflect them by pushing with my thumb, then I put a couple of extra turns on the forestay, trimming as necessary after a sailing tryout.

You will soon notice if the forestay or mast are deflecting when under load from the sails,
as a check while under sail you can lie on your back & sight up the mast/forestay.

Hope this helps. Chris
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