Has anyone experimented with reducing the mast rake on the X? I'd like to reduce the boat's tendency to round up prematurely and go into irons so easily. I've got the standard jib on the CDI furler and the original main which I have to sail reefed most of the time even in less than 10 kts wind.
Any help will be appreciated.
Dave
Mast rake on the X
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Dave Mason
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Re: Mast rake on the X
Something is really out of wack on your boat. You should be able to balance the boat in 10 knots of wind with the jib and full mainsail.
How much mast rake do you have now? Do you have a picture of your boat floating in the water with the mast up? Why do you think there's too much mast rake?
Fair winds,
Judy B
Sailmaker
Hyde Sails of Northern California
How much mast rake do you have now? Do you have a picture of your boat floating in the water with the mast up? Why do you think there's too much mast rake?
Fair winds,
Judy B
Sailmaker
Hyde Sails of Northern California