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 < [email protected]> wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 8:50 AM Paul via CnC-List <[email protected]> > 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&C34 '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 > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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