adding to Larry's post - i set SWEET PEA's shroud tension after doing some 'recon' (with Larry's permission) on CORN DOG at the beginning of the San Juan Cruise in 2009. :: Dave Scobie --- On Tue, 2/26/13, Larry E Yake <leyake@juno.com> wrote:
Tom, It's normal for your lee shrouds to have some slack. I get a little in both the upper and the lower. Not sure what wind speed it takes, but I'm sure it's less than 25 knots. Larry
On Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:26:41 -0800 Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> writes:
Hi gang, I am usually too busy under such conditions, but I noticed that the lower lee shrouds on my M17 show a little slack when I beat to weather at wind speeds over 25 knots. I am reluctant to start a tightening regime because the shrouds are just loose enough for me to raise and lower the mast without loosening and tightening the turnbuckles each cycle. Should I be concerned with the situation? Can one expect some permanent stretching of the shrouds with use? Will the presumed slight bowing of the mast to leeward be a problem?
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Tom Jenkins M17 Scintilla