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Owners Handbook 20
S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s
Now go sailing. The correct rig tension can be best checked at sea. In a
reasonable sail to windward (say, in 15 knots or more), the lee stay will normally
go slack but not flop around. This is acceptable. If it does “flop” around take
up the slack with a few turns (count the number of turns). Tack and take up the
same amount on the opposite side so as to balance the tension on each side.
Once you have completed all the above steps, the rig should be well set up and
should not need further adjusting. However, one last check is worthwhile.
When sailing hard to windward (say, in 15 knots), go to the base of the mast &
look up its length. It should be perfectly straight in its side-ways plane all the
way up to the jib halyard exit. Above this point, the mast is unsupported & it is
normal that this top part will fall away to leeward. In a fore & aft plane, the
mast will be bending slightly aft but not S bending or pumping.
Troubleshooting
If shroud turnbuckles are at full extent or main sheet blocks too close – take up
forestay adjustment
Mainsail wearing on shrouds – have sailmaker repair rubbing strips. Sail with
main not touching shrouds by making more use of very high main roach not
twisting out by having main traveller fully out, main sheet on harder and tacking
down wind.
Excessive Halyard or sheet wear. Check for clear run for all running rigging.
Avoid slack lines and running over sharp edges. Remove sharp edges with very
fine small half round file.
Sheet or halyard slipping on winch. Ensure minimum four turns around winch,
increase friction with more turns if necessary.
Leeward side stay or windward diamond shroud flopping. The rig should remain
firm, not flopping on either tack. The cat rig swept back leeward side stay
tension will become soft due to imperceptible torsion or twisting of the hull.
Take up excess rigging slack at side stay turnbuckles – see rig tension
instructions.