Rig tuning...

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:36 am

Since I have never had my C22 in the water yet I was wondering if everyone would offer some standing rigging setup/tuning tips or procedures.

I have read the manual but would like to hear some practical advice from the experienced members. How about some info regarding the Backstay adjuster.

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:16 am

astrorad wrote:Since I have never had my C22 in the water yet I was wondering if everyone would offer some standing rigging setup/tuning tips or procedures.

I have read the manual but would like to hear some practical advice from the experienced members. How about some info regarding the Backstay adjuster.

Very basic and very begining . . . . . Off we go . . . .

Step the mast.
Check the spreaders. Make sure they are level and perpendicular to the mast.

Now check the mast port and starboard. Make sure it is as straight up and down as possible. Same with for and aft. I simply eyeball mine however a weight on a small line run up the mast will really help! remember though. Your boat is not likely sitting striaght! LOL! You may want to use a string to measure the distance from top of mast port and starboard to the toe rail. Ah, never mind, just eyeball it!

Now check the tension on the stays. Make sure each is tight but not SUPER tight. Just snugged up good is just fine! We are NOT talking piano wire snugged up here.

Go sail. in a decent breeze the leeward shrouds will be loose. Not OMG the turnbuckles hit the deck loose, however they will indeed be noticably loose.

I would not bother to concern yourself with the adjustable back stay other than a basic thought. When sailing to windward or beating, the back stay should be pulled tighter. NOt OMG tight, just simply tighter. It is used to help shape the sails but hey, we have mast head rigs. If we really got serious about it we'd want 7/8's fractionals! Nah, just tighten it up going to windward and loosen it when going downwind or in a run!

There ya go!

Now quite worrying over the little stuff and HAVE FUN!
Scott

PS: I do not performance sail . . . I do not performance sail . . . I do not performance sail . . . . .

mcrandall · Post by **mcrandall** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:54 am

Now THAT'S some excellent advice!

John K · Post by **John K** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:08 am

Scott cracks me up

Sound advice though!

sharps4590 · Post by **sharps4590** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:20 pm

So I bought a Loos gauge for no good reason? (I was gonna say "fer nuthin'" but it cost me 50 some dollars!!!)

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:37 pm

sharps4590 wrote:So I bought a Loos gauge for no good reason? (I was gonna say "fer nuthin'" but it cost me 50 some dollars!!!)

Absolutely not! Now that you have it . . . . . . USE it! Play with it! read all the specs about it . . . then go sailing! Have fun!

. . . . remember, my idea of sailing is to go with it and have fun! If you are even a little interested in performance sailing ALL the rules change. Your guage will definately come in handy there. My attitude however is keep it safe, keep it simple, and keep it FUN!

Scott

astrorad · Post by **astrorad** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:56 pm

Thanks a lot Scott...that really helps and takes some of the worry out of it for me. After I posted this thread I realized that I shoulda done a search...so I did...Windward did a very involved treatise on his tuning methods, but I like yours best so far.

I don't want to try and learn too much before I get my feet wet....oops!!! did I say that out loud.
I tend to over analyze things some times...

I am currently working on my standing rigging inspections...looks like I only have to replace the Forestay.

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:28 pm

astrorad wrote:Thanks a lot Scott...that really helps and takes some of the worry out of it for me. After I posted this thread I realized that I shoulda done a search...so I did...Windward did a very involved treatise on his tuning methods, but I like yours best so far.

I don't want to try and learn too much before I get my feet wet....oops!!! did I say that out loud.
I tend to over analyze things some times...

I am currently working on my standing rigging inspections...looks like I only have to replace the Forestay.

Well then,

Why don't you simply fly on out here and I'll take you for a sail! Has to be cheaper than a cardiologist to manage all that stress! LOL!

Scott

Beady · Post by **Beady** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:11 pm

Scott:

Great point! Keep it simple, Have fun.

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