Nobody gonna challenge you on this DC just tell us what to do ok
On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 12:46 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 8:50 AM Paul via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
>> Brings a good question. How do I know my headstay is set properly? I've
>> always wondered and never known an answer. How do I know that my main
>> sail
>> is optimum shape as a result?
>>
>> Paul Hood
>> C '81
>
>
> VERY complicated question and definitely a new thread. No simple answer.
> Answer depends on your rig, the cut and age of your sails and lots of
> factors.
>
> Over the years, I've added pre-bend to Touche's rig by tensioning the
> forward lower shrouds (not possible with inline shrouds), added 5 inches to
> the headstay, adjusted the turnbuckle on the roller furler, etc. in an
> effort to optimize headsail and mainsail shaping. The reconfigurations
> came from years of sailing, racing, reading and discussions with sailmakers
> and fellow racers.
>
> Having said that, there are general suggestions that may apply. If you
> haven't read North U's book Racing Trim by Bill Gladstone, it's a good
> start. It covers rig tuning, sail shape and lots of topics pertinent to
> your question.
>
> I'll let others chime in for a while and see what's said.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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