Standing rigging

[normbue]

Disregard my previous entry. I found what I wanted is some earlier post from 2009.

[RobbieB]

Fred, Is this tune for all conditions? Also, are you using a new mast or old mast? Assuming tension was taken with a Loose guage C?

I've read w/ interest of sailors expressing problems getting their S2 7.9 to point. This comment is for PHRF competitors: your standing rigging for speed and tacking inside of 70 degress: Headstay lenght 31'10", this will require a "forked shackle" and most of turnbuckle extended. This should produce about 28"-30" of rake (must have). Outer shrouds @ 28 and inners @ 25. backstay should be changed out to a "cascade system". With successful application, you'll out point J24 buy 3 degrees + boat speed equal to or better than polars we beat J24s and correct over J27s. Here in GYA (Gulf Yachting Assoc.) the S2 7.9s are Class Champions. I repeat for pointing + speed you need the mast rake. The above assumes that bottom, keel, & rudder are properly set up.