Tuning Guide - Osprey
This guide is designed to give you the basic measurements. It is worth experimenting to find the settings that work best for your boat and sailing technique.
Mast Rake
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 Light Winds
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 24'6"
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 Moderate Winds
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 24'4"
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 Strong Winds
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 24'2"
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Rig tension (measured on forestay) 400lbs
Deck level or Strut Bend Control
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 V. Light Winds
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 5-10mm forward at deck level
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 Light Winds
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 Neutral
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 Moderate Winds
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 Neutral to 5mm forward at deck level
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 Strong Winds
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 10-15mm forward at deck level
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Fairleads
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 V. Light Winds
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 100mm aft of neutral
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 Light Winds
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 Neutral
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 Moderate Winds
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 25mm aft of neutral
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 Strong Winds
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 50-75mm aft of neutral
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Spreaders
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 Length
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475mm (from sidewall of mast to shroud)Â
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 Sweepback
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120mm (from back of mast track to a line between the shrouds)
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 Good luck on the Water!