Frank C pointed out in the prev thread about this that fore aft angle is in relation to the water, not the waterline so I do it in the slip. Turns out what was 2 deg in relation to the boot was 4 deg on water. Must be that big 40 horses hangin off the transom.
First I slacked the tension on the shrouds upper and lower. Then slacked the backstay. I inserted these quick release pins while I worked.
With the turnbuckle on the forestay I set the desired mast angle. This year Im starting with 2 deg aft of 90. Bring up the backstay to hand tight only as it will screw with the shroud settings if its too tight.
Then I put a level across the hatch so I can see it from the mast. When I check my angle (0) on the lower half of the mast I make sure the boat is level. Adjust the lowers first.
Bring it up 1 hole on each side to the just tight feeling point (Low boing or just before low boing) Checking the angle for true along the way.
Once I had this set I did the same for the uppers sighting up the mast and tightened it to just before it induced mast bend.
Note to Moe. I used Bills R.A.T. and I dont think theres any way I couldve cranked #300 on the uppers. When I went past "Just tight" it induced serious mast bend.
Once I finished the uppers I brought the backstay up to "just tight"
Be sure to replace the temp pins with the ringy dingy safety style pins. I wouldnt trust the temps.
Thar she blows!!
And for Bill, a nice pic of my Flemished lines.
I've never been able to achieve that much tension.