Hang out on the docks long enough and one topic you’ll hear plenty of is mast and mainsail fit; whether the luff curve is correct for the mast or the mast is set up correctly for the mainsail. There’s much to consider in order to determine if things are as they should be, but it all starts with knowing what to look for.
A few years ago, I was helping a friend find a good boat for beer can racing on Lake Erie. His criteria were simple—a relatively
From set up to flying, to storing, follow these basic steps of sail inventory care
Knowing how to control mast bend is key to getting the most out of your mainsail. Boatspeed from our October 2012 issue.
Hang out on the docks long enough and one topic you’ll hear plenty of is mast and mainsail fit; whether the luff curve is correct for the mast or the mast is set up correctly for the mainsail. There’s much to consider in order to determine if things are as they should be, but it all starts with knowing what to look for.
A few years ago, I was helping a friend find a good boat for beer can racing on Lake Erie. His criteria were simple—a relatively
From set up to flying, to storing, follow these basic steps of sail inventory care
Knowing how to control mast bend is key to getting the most out of your mainsail. Boatspeed from our October 2012 issue.
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