Sample from "Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning" from Dedekam Design
   
Fractional rig I (using running backstay)
   
Handtighten cap shrouds until mast is vertical. (62)
Adjust mast rake with forestay and runner. (63)
Tension cap shrouds to 15% of break. load. (66)
Set the mast pre-bend. (67)
Check and adjust maximum mast bend. (69)
Check and adjust the cap shrouds under sail. (71)
Straighten the mast sideways under sail. (72-75)
 
 
 

 
 
 
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