TUNING THE RIG

[KJD13]

Does anyone know what the correct tension is for a Mark 111 Toppie, and if there is any rake on the original paperwork?
thanks,
KJD13
Wayward Lady, a Mk 111,
Williamstown, Vic

[Phillip]

There is rake, just not at my info at this moment to tell you what it is, seem to remember 6" ? as a figure.
Do a search of all the posts as this subject has come up before.

As to rig tension, many ideas, best to get an experienced rigger run his hands over it.

[KJD13]

Thanks Philip, Just trying to apply the info on an excellent article in Practical Boat, of May 2012.
Kevin
Wayward Lady, a Mk111,
Williamstown, Vic.
P>s. any info you can drag up on the rake. would be appreciated.

[Phillip]

Kevin,

Drawings I have show a 6 inch rake towards the stern, at the mast head, for a Mark 1.

I can only assume the same applies for the Mark 2 & 3.

[KJD13]

Thanks Phil,
Cheers,
Kevin
Wayward Lady, a Mk111,
Williamstown, Vicv

[rob.lovelace]

this is a good read
http://www.riggingandsails.com/pdf/selden-tuning.pdf