Feel free to modify and experiment in small steps to find what suits you best. If you find a settings that really work well, please keep us informed. Mast Preparation Ensure all sheaves are free running and the rigging is clean prior to stepping the mast. Measure from spreader tip to tip. Measure from spreader tip to wall of mast.
Mast rake is measured from top of mast to the centre of the transom.
This should make the mast straight with no Mainsail hoisted. Mainsail Ensure the Mainsail is fully hoisted - halyards do stretch. Battens Battens should be left in the sail at all times and whilst not afloat, the sail should be rolled down the leech, parallel to the battens. Cunningham This is used to position draft in the sail. Do not use any Cunningham until you become overpowered in heavy airs, then pull Cunningham on progressively harder as the breeze increases.