How tight should my forestay be?
If you want tight forestay for weather work, reef the main and keep it tight. There is no backstay and the raked shrouds can only do so much. A loose main sheet with a lot of twist just about insures a loose forestay.
How much is a mast bend?
Generally the mast is bent 3+ inches for normal condition, 6+ inches for speed sailing and for sailing in ‘extreme light winds’ in FLAT water conditions with the mainsail somewhat flattened by the mast curve; less mast curve when sailing in LARGE CHOP, (main ‘powered-up’).
What are cap shrouds?
Cap Shrouds These are the parts of a sailboat’s rigging that hold the mast in place athwartship. They’re attached at the masthead and via chainplates to the hull.
How do you use a backstay?
Headstay sag equals extra power in the headsail, so when you don’t want the power (heeling too much) use the backstay. On boats with rigs that bend, the backstay helps depower the mainsail. When you add backstay tension on this type of rig you are essentially compressing a straw.
How much does it cost to re rig a yacht?
$8,010 is an average amount to pay to have the standing rigging replaced with 1×19 stainless steel on a 36 foot yacht.
What is mast prebend?
Mast prebend is the degree of bend placed in a sailboat mast when the shrouds are adjusted. The [ fore and aft angle ] of the mast spreaders, in relation to the mast, determines the desired angle of mast bend and corresponds with the profile of the sail luff.
How much is a yacht mast?
The mast itself costs between $10,000 – $25,000. The total cost of a sailboat mast replacement raises exponentially as you go up in boat size.
How long will sails last in storage?
Ultimately, a better way to think of the structural life of your sails is in terms of hours of use: a reasonably well-treated woven polyester sail that is maintained regularly will last 3500-4000 hours.