Re: catalina27-talk: how much rack to you set in your mast?

[DHoy]

I'm really quite pleased with the settings that I have on Wyanokee, a 
standard C-27 (1986).  The forward shrouds are set at 25 Professional 
Loos Gauge; the uppers are at 35; and the after shrouds are at 30.  I 
have the standard back stay adjustment that sets the tension in the 
forestay (Harken furler) and rake that I estimate to be at least 4" to 
5" pulled taught.  The rig is nicely balanced with only slight weather 
helm in the 10 to 12 range using a new Pope 155% Pentex genoa and new 
Pope Dacron Main.  I use the Garhauer vang as well.  I have the standard 
Catalina traveller with a 4 to 1 main sheet center boom adjustment.

For what it is worth...
Dave Hoy
WYANOKEE #6295
Camden, Maine