I'm not sure that was the forestay you heard Rich. I know when I sail my 15 in high winds, that's me that making that high-pitched sound... t Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar -----Original Message----- From: Richard Cottrell [mailto:rc2222@pacbell.net] Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 10:00 AM To: Montgomery Boats Subject: M_Boats: songs of the forestay Just returned from several days of sailing on Trinity Lake. The northerly afternoon winds made for some exciting experiences. When close hauled It seemed everytime the windmeter indicated winds above 19 knots the forestay would sound a high pitched tune. Is this to be expected or is the forestay tension too tight? Rich Cottrell, M15 "Really" _____ This message was scanned for viruses.