Stay tension

[Slaterstm]

Hopefully this weekend I'll be raising the mast for my first time. Is there a certain tension I should have on the stays? If so, what is the rule of thumb? Also, does the rear stay split into two? It appears my rear stay was broken and has only one connection and I think the other unraveled/broke off.

[BuckeyeMac]

I, too, will be stepping my mast for the first time. Looking forward to hearing advice on setting up the tensions.

[Dragos Filimon]

Extensive resource right on the forum

http://macgregorsailors.com/phpBB/viewt ... f=7&t=7926

[grady]

Stay tension is very critical for performance. Stay tension is not important for cruzing. Without a loss gauge and settings for different wind speeds you basically just want to make sure you leeward stays are not loose below 10kts and not sloppy loose below 15 to 20. Your lowers control mast bend so they should be looser than the uppers. A lot of people do 1/2 the tension. Mine does better with sloppy lowers. Back stay is for mast bend also. Loose in light wind and tight in high.

[budgates]

In answer to your other question. There is only one back stay. It's sole purpose is to adjust mast bend. If this is your first time leave it somewhat loose.

[sailboatmike]

Roger gives exact tension specifications for the shrouds "not to lose and not too tight"

I dont seem to be able find that setting on my Loos gauge

[kurz]

see also BWY Information page. Good infromation/description!

[sailboatmike]

This may be the one

http://www.bwyachts.com/rigtuning.html

[dlandersson]

Roger gives exact tension specifications for the shrouds "not to lose and not too tight"

I dont seem to be able find that setting on my Loos gauge

[Slaterstm]

Well the mast went up. I made a mast raising system by coping a guy on YouTube. He has a 11 part video which is great. Ukesgp is the youtube name he goes by.
I would love to post a picture but can not figure it out.