Quantum Sails Snipe, Tuning Manual

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QUICK SETUP GUIDE
*The jib halyard measurement here is for McLaughlin, Persson, Eclipse or Jibe Tec boats. If you have a Phoenix, Lillia, or a Mueller boat, add 1” to the given measurements. For a Skipper Snipe,
subtract ¾” (2cm). 1 inch = 2.54cm, 1 foot = 30.48cm
COMPONENT SETTING
Spreader length 16 1/2”-16 7/8” (42cm-43cm)
Spreader angle 29”-30 1/2” (73.5cm-77.3cm)
Jib halyard (final rake) 21’ 5”-21’ 7” (652cm-658 cm) *
Pre-bend/rig tension 1 1/2 -2 1/2” (38mm-63mm) pre-bend, 21 units on the PT-1 Loos gauge
Deck attachment
location for shroud
From forestay/jibstay pin to shroud pin: 5’ 5 3/4”-5’ 6 1/4”
Mast butt
Persson center of transom to pin measurement: 10’ 8 7/8” (327.4cm)
Jibetech center of indent to pin: 10’ 8 1/8” (325.5 cm)
Jib tack 11” (27. cm) aft of stem
Whisker pole Maximum class rule length: 104” (264.1cm)
Proctor mast
Rake: 21’ 6” (655cm)
Spreaders length: 16 7/8”
Tip to tip: 29 3/4”
Tension: 21”-22”
Sidewinder & Cobra II
Rake: 21’ 6” (655cm)
Spreader length: 16 3/4” -16.5”
Tip to Tip: 29.5”
Tension: 21”-22”