I am sure this is an ever re-occurring topic and it has been on my mind from so many different perspectives through the several different boats I have owned.
Yesterday I attended a presentation plus Q & A given by a local rigger and (for me) it was finally confirmed that it is okay to have the leeward shrouds "relax" when on a beat in brisk conditions.
"Relax" was described as clearly having no tension, but without actually dangling.
For what it's worth.
Shroud tension
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- Wood Whisperer
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Re: Shroud tension
That's how I've always set'em.
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- Master of the Arcane
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Re: Shroud tension
The only way to prevent leeward shrouds from relaxing would be to have all shrouds banjo tight. I can't think of a single good thing to say about doing that. I agree with the comments this guy made and mine do just that. It is even more important on wooden boats that no shroud be over tight, but excess strain is no good for any boat.
Dave Finnegan
builder of Spindrift 9N #521 'Wingë'
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builder of Spindrift 9N #521 'Wingë'
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