RIGGING GUIDE
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All the details
you need to know
about rigging
your new sail!
Page 1: ...R I G G I N G G U I D E www sailworks com All the details you need to know about rigging your new sail...
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Page 3: ...you are lighter than this average or prefer a softer handling feel consider using the next mast softer or shorter listed in the table Heavier sailors can use a slightly stiffer mast to increase rig t...
Page 4: ...line to make lacing easy The Power Block triple pulley on the sail works best with 4 or 5 mm line Lace the downhaul line keeping the path of line looping in the same direction each time you feed it th...
Page 5: ...ion will need to be re tightened after the initial one or two uses as the sail stretches and sets into its final shape Once the batten tension is set it s not necessary to release batten tension after...
Page 6: ...on the next page The front end of the batten above the boom should be at or very near the back edge of the mast Use less downhaul to increase foil depth for more power to tighten the leech for better...
Page 7: ...nd creates more power for accelerating and deep reaching This setting is harder to control when over powered or sailing upwind More outhaul makes the sail flatter moves the center of effort power furt...
Page 8: ...enter of effort Why does my back arm get tired I m having a hard time sheeting in Q A The sail needs more outhaul This will move the draft forward and improve directional stability and control Why doe...
Page 9: ...rodynamic forces from the sail Once you have found settings boom length mast base length boom height mast step position downhaul and outhaul position harness line position that feel balanced record th...
Page 10: ...t t i n g s Visual Reference Pull downhaul so the leech looseness comes to within 10cm of the white half cog logo Visual Reference Pull downhaul so the leech looseness extends up to 10cm past the whit...
Page 11: ...ower and control Downhaul Leech shows looseness extending in 5 10 cm 2 4 beyond the ends of the mini battens Batten tip above boom sits at back edge of mast with slight overlap Batten tip may hit mast...
Page 12: ...ses in the monofilm by rolling your sail tightly and use the bungee Snap Tie to keep it rolled tightly and store the sail where it won t get flattened Rinse with fresh water occasionally including ins...
