North Sails' J/109 Tuning Guide



Base Settings for 10-15 knots True Wind Speed

Headstay Mast Butt Upper Shroud V1 Lower Shroud D1 Intermediate Shroud D2
2220mm 480mm 55 Units 45 Units 24 Units
© North SailsHeadstay is measured using swing arc method. Use jib halyard pulled down to top of black band on mast - swing forward to mark headstay. Measure distance from mark on headstay to deck at stem.
© North SailsThe mast butt is measured from forward face of mast to aft edge of bulkhead. This corresponds to forward most position in the slider.

Shroud Adjustments Matrix

True Wind
Speed
Upper
Shroud
V1
Lower
Shroud
D1
Intermediate
Shroud D2
0-10 knots
11-20 knots
20+ knots
-1 turn
Base 55
+2 turns
-1 turn
Base 45
+1/2 a turn
-1 turn
Base 24
+2 turns

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