Check out Boat Clinic: Tuning the Masthead Rig - Web Only Article
_Click here: Boat Clinic: Tuning the Masthead Rig - Web Only Article_ (http://www.practical-sailor.com/news/masthead-rig-7055-1.html?ET=practicalsa... :e34433:177604a:&st=email&s=p_Waypoints032817) Very good point about the 'prebend' in mast when static. We have about 1.5" bend in the mast w/no sailing load (tall rig M-17) - Measure this and tell your sailmaker when you order that new mainsail! Have Fun, Go Sailing! GO
Gary, I'm curious. How do you put the prebend in your mast on the M17? There is no rigging below the masthead - other than the lower shrouds, which are in-line with the foot of the mast. I don't see how you are able to pull the center of the mast forward on our rigs. Larry On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 8:34 AM, GILASAILR--- via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
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Very good point about the 'prebend' in mast when static.
We have about 1.5" bend in the mast w/no sailing load (tall rig M-17) - Measure this and tell your sailmaker when you order that new mainsail!
Have Fun, Go Sailing!
GO
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