Shrouds - How much tension? - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-19T11:22:39Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/shrouds-how-much-tension?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A79810&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNow I have tightened the two…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-08-05:2195841:Comment:799992012-08-05T15:28:31.944ZKristian Paulssonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/KristianPaulsson
<p>Now I have tightened the two side shrouds and then I didn't have to tighten the forward one. </p>
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<p>Thanks for the help!</p>
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<p>/Kristian.</p>
<p>Now I have tightened the two side shrouds and then I didn't have to tighten the forward one. </p>
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<p>Thanks for the help!</p>
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<p>/Kristian.</p> OK. Thanks a lot. Now I under…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-08-04:2195841:Comment:799922012-08-04T22:06:37.636ZKristian Paulssonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/KristianPaulsson
<p>OK. Thanks a lot. Now I understand. </p>
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<p>OK. Thanks a lot. Now I understand. </p>
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<p>/Kristian.</p> Kristian, perhaps I can help…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-08-04:2195841:Comment:797502012-08-04T16:14:11.167Zkim whitmyrehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/kimwhitmyre
<p>Kristian, perhaps I can help with this photo.</p>
<p><a href="http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad131/kgwoo/Vaea/IMG_0003-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad131/kgwoo/Vaea/IMG_0003-5.jpg"></img></a> On the right is the forestay and its lashing; on the left is the jib downhaul, which is a 4 part purchase on my tiki 26. Out of sight at the top of the downhaul is the jib tack, or the lowest front corner of the jib. The jib clew is the lowest aft corner of the jib, where the jib sheets are attached. Between the tack and the clew is…</p>
<p>Kristian, perhaps I can help with this photo.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad131/kgwoo/Vaea/IMG_0003-5.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad131/kgwoo/Vaea/IMG_0003-5.jpg"/></a>On the right is the forestay and its lashing; on the left is the jib downhaul, which is a 4 part purchase on my tiki 26. Out of sight at the top of the downhaul is the jib tack, or the lowest front corner of the jib. The jib clew is the lowest aft corner of the jib, where the jib sheets are attached. Between the tack and the clew is the sail's foot.</p> Thanks for the advice. I will…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-08-04:2195841:Comment:799192012-08-04T07:30:01.058ZKristian Paulssonhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/KristianPaulsson
<p>Thanks for the advice. I will tighten them up today. </p>
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<p>English is not my native language and there are a few nautical terms that google couldn't help me with. Roger, what's a purchase, tack of the jib, clew, jib downhaul?</p>
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<p>/Kristian.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I will tighten them up today. </p>
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<p>English is not my native language and there are a few nautical terms that google couldn't help me with. Roger, what's a purchase, tack of the jib, clew, jib downhaul?</p>
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<p>/Kristian.</p> Sorry - should read on the ta…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-08-03:2195841:Comment:796752012-08-03T17:59:47.812ZRogerhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerSullivan
<p>Sorry - should read on the tack of the jib (not the clew).</p>
<p>Sorry - should read on the tack of the jib (not the clew).</p> Hi Kristian,
Having a loose…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2012-08-03:2195841:Comment:798102012-08-03T17:08:50.379ZRogerhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RogerSullivan
<p>Hi Kristian,</p>
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<p>Having a loose rig works well downwind, but it needs to be tight for going to windward. Most folks put some sort of a purchase (downhaul) on the clew of the jib, and this has the effect of tensioning the whole rig - take a look at Rory McDougal's pictures. I have gone overboard in this regard and have a 6:1 purchase on the forestay, and a 4:1 on the jib downhaul. It works well for me now that I have the kinks worked out.</p>
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<p>Roger</p>
<p>Hi Kristian,</p>
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<p>Having a loose rig works well downwind, but it needs to be tight for going to windward. Most folks put some sort of a purchase (downhaul) on the clew of the jib, and this has the effect of tensioning the whole rig - take a look at Rory McDougal's pictures. I have gone overboard in this regard and have a 6:1 purchase on the forestay, and a 4:1 on the jib downhaul. It works well for me now that I have the kinks worked out.</p>
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<p>Roger</p>