Masthead, multi-spreader rig, swept spreaders, deck-stepped mast, forward and aft lower shrouds. Alternatively baby stay and aft lower shrouds.

Cap shroud max 25% This type of rig is very demanding on the sailor, since it is complex to tune and to handle. In general, this type of rig needs more tension in the shrouds than a rig with in-line spreaders. At the crane
Backstay 15% • Read the “At the crane” section on pages 20-21. • Lift the mast and place it on the T-base. • Attach the cap shrouds, backstay, forestay and lower shrouds. • Tighten the cap shrouds, forestay and backstay hand-tight so that the mast is stayed both laterally and longitudinally. • Lower and remove the lifting strop. Move the yacht away from the crane. Tuning • Check the mast rake. Adjust if necessary using toggles on the forestay.• Tension the backstay to 15% of the breaking load of the wire. This puts the forestay under tension corresponding to about 20% of its breaking load. Since the backstay makes a wider angle with the mast, the forestay load will be greater. Make a mark on your backstay tensioner so that you will always know when normal load (15%) has been achieved. Use the “folding rule method”, see page 29, to find the correct setting. Leave the folding rule on the backstay.
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