> > Hi Chad, I currently have the mast out of my 30-2 and can send photos of > the step, if you like. but these mast steps are built much better than the > older 30-1's. If your rods are stretching then they may have been tensioned > beyond their yield and maybe prone to failure. IF this is the case you > should have them inspected. Like the previous comment said, get a LOOS > Gauge. It is the only way to get a proper set up, or to have a valid > starting point to tune the rig from. If you can get one I can share the > values that I use for my preset. Also note that it is normal the leeward > shrouds to be a bit slack and that too much rig tension can bring the mast > down as quickly as not not enough.
Regards, Morgan Ellis S/V Meandher, 30-2 #140
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