Forestay tension

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highlands124
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Forestay tension

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How much tension should there be on the cable stays? Thanks
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Eric-Fai
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Re: Forestay tension

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Hello, nice to see that there is someone who is using this section.
1) give me some info about the craft, model and year.
2) I have found specs at different sites and they will explain what the take of the mast should be.
3) I have also found that the down wind side will have less tension while underway.
4) I personally like to have a little bit of tennision on the stays. Not so thought that they sing like a guatar.

Sailboatdata.com usually has a lot of info and sometimes links for further info.

Good Luck
AndrewLibberton
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Re: Forestay tension

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Hi Eric-Fai
I just saw this post that you replied to. I have a C22 I think its 1980 although the plate is very worn.
I am interested in getting tension information for Forestay, back stay and shrouds. If you have any data that may be use ful I would appreciate that.
Thank you
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