Chip,
The rig should be snug, but not "tight". Too much tension and you deform the hulls. You should just take the slack out, plus a little tension. I step forward of the bows and pull on the halyard to pull the mast forward... adjust the forestay down a notch or two.
The sail downhaul should be pulled to remove horizontal wrinkles in the luff. More wind, more downhaul. Too much and you can distort the sail shape.
_________________ Matt Miller Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales Warranty and Technical Support Hobie Cat USA (Retired 11/7/2022)
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