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Forestay tension
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:33 am
by highlands124
How much tension should there be on the cable stays? Thanks
Re: Forestay tension
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:35 pm
by Eric-Fai
Hello, nice to see that there is someone who is using this section.
1) give me some info about the craft, model and year.
2) I have found specs at different sites and they will explain what the take of the mast should be.
3) I have also found that the down wind side will have less tension while underway.
4) I personally like to have a little bit of tennision on the stays. Not so thought that they sing like a guatar.
Sailboatdata.com usually has a lot of info and sometimes links for further info.
Good Luck
Re: Forestay tension
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:04 am
by AndrewLibberton
Hi Eric-Fai
I just saw this post that you replied to. I have a C22 I think its 1980 although the plate is very worn.
I am interested in getting tension information for Forestay, back stay and shrouds. If you have any data that may be use ful I would appreciate that.
Thank you