Saturday, we adjusted the rake of the mast forward one notch at the base (1/4" perhaps). We tightened the forestay ten turns and eased the shrouds three turns. The results were favorable- we had less weather helm, and the boat was still fast. I think it was a good move. Kathy said the spreaders are now much closer to the jib leech, similar to other Day Sailers. The loos gage showed 13 on the headstay, and 30 on the shrouds.
As a result of this change, the jib halyard needs to be drawn up tighter, which I think means I need to move the magic box up several inches.
Posted by Bob at July 14, 2003 07:53 AM