CS36T Owner’s Manual
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4.3.2
Tuning While Sailing
Select a day with steady winds, around 10 knots. When sailing close-hauled, sight up the luff groove of
the mast. If the mast falls off to leeward in the middle section, luff up and tighten up on the windward
lower and intermediate turnbuckles as necessary, noting the amount of adjustment. Tighten the
leeward lower and intermediate turnbuckles by the corresponding amount. Sail close hauled on the
other tack and check the luff-groove again. Repeat this adjustment as necessary.
Your rig is now basically tuned. As you become more familiar with the yacht and her rig you may want to
do some find tuning. This may involve changing the amount of rake to optimize weather helm, or
imparting a limited amount of mast bend, by adjusting the relationship between the fore and aft lower
shrouds.
Remember that with a new boat the rig will "settle” and some stretch will take place. It may be
necessary to recheck and repeat the tuning sequence. Ensure that all turnbuckles are pinned or locked
when tuning is finished.
