Being new to my E25 (#137) and and having owned only fractional rigs before, I have questions about several things. Because a masthead rig is new to me, I'll start with rig tuning. I've read the posts here and on several web sites where opinions vary widely. So, I started with the owners manual which states 0 rake and tension not to be "rod tight" (whatever that means). What I've done, as in the past, is to center the mast, adjust the forestay to set the rake, then adjust the uppers to about 15% or 500#s, set the lowers to something a little less (~450#). Finally, set the forestay and backstay so that the headstay tension is at 12% or 400#s while not changing the rake. Then comes the real test of proving the settings while sailing to check leeward shroud action and how the helm reacts which I plan to do today. The questions are: 1. Are these tensions in the ballpark 2. How much rake is recommended if I have lee helm 3. Best way to control mast bend (i.e., backstay adjuster)???
Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks in advance for your help.