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Author:  RacerBoyMatthew [ Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Jib tension question

Hey all!
I searched but couldn't quite find an answer.
I was sailing on Friday and when winds hit my jib it starts roaring. In between the battens flutters. I'm wondering if I need to tighten my jib. Is the forestry line supposed to be tight or somewhat loose? Does the jib "replace" the forestry line.

Thanks for the input,

-Matthew

Author:  GD_NC [ Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jib tension question

Yes, the Jib halyard should be tight and the forestay should be loose. The wire in the Jib is actually what holds the mast forward once it's fully rigged.

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