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	North Sails One Design
		Most boats have an adjustable forestay which allows the crew to change the mast rake for different wind velocities.
		Hold your forestay along the front of the mast and simply mark the forestay at the point where the bottom of the mast would be.
		In smooth water, the vang should not be used, so the forestay is as straight as possible.
	www.northsailsod.com /class/soling/soling_tuning.html (942 words)

	Tuning the Fractional Rig
		The key to the problem of tuning this type rig is adequate forestay tension and the whole tuning process must be based on a ruthless approach to the matter.
		Forestay tension is transmitted directly to the upper shrouds which, via the spreaders, push the mast forward.
		However, because the angle between the forestay and the upper shrouds is small in comparison to the angle between the forestay and backstay on a masthead rig, it is necessary to carry considerably greater rig tension in a fractional rig to achieve a comparably straight forestay.
	www.alohaowners.com /pages/projects/rig/rig.htm (1013 words)

	3/16 or 7/32 Forestay Lever - Forestay Release Levers - SailorSams.com
		Forestay Release Levers - (Wire Sizes 3/16" or 7/32").
		This forestay lever is easy to install and make adjustments.
		The forestay lever Includes an integral turnbuckle with lock nuts for easy adjustment.
	www.sailorsams.com /mall/forestay_lever_316-732.asp (299 words)

	The B&R Mast
		It is possible to rake the mast forward or aft to the desired amount by the correct adjustment of the forestay and backstay.
		An attractive way to reduce the mast diameter, and thereby improve the aerodynamics of the rig, is to increase the number of spreaders on the mast.
		In heavy weather, if a running backstay, or inner forestay, comes loose for some reason or is not set properly after a gybe or tack, there is a distinct possibility of a mast failure.
	www.hunterowners.com /ref/br.html (1471 words)

	Quantum Tuning Guides - Etchells
		Given that all boats are not exactly the same, be prepared to move you mast butt forward or aft to set-up the right balances between forestay tension and mast bend once you hit the water and as conditions changes.
		Tighten the forestay by pulling backstay on and set your rake at 46.5" from the fl band mark to the deck where the forestay enters the hull.
		There is a complicated relationship between "mast" adjustments to your blocks and butt and the rig set up of forestay, shroud and backstay tensions.
	www.quantumsails.com /products/onedesign/c_tuningguides.asp?CID=45 (1861 words)

	Yngling Tuning Guide (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The spreader angle is measured by stretching a rope from each spreader tip and measuring the distance between the rope and the aft edge of the mast.
		North and HJD use different approaches to measure the mast rake.North recommends to stretch the forestay (and upper shrouds, for later) alongside the mast and mark the point on the mast where the main-boom measure is marked (upper edge).
		Attach the forestay; then, the length from the mark set on the forestay to the deck should be 106cm [108cm in updated 1999 guide].
	www.yngling.org /tuning.php (964 words)

	A Gemini 105 Page
		The tension on the forestay is controlled by the tension on the backstays, but there is a turnbuckle up inside the roller furling mechanism that can be accessed if needed, to set the "pitch" of the mast on a fore and aft axis.
		The bolts that hold the forestay chainplate go through a solid chuck of the same plywood the centerboards are made from and are secured with nylock nuts and washers on the underside of the bridge deck.
		The inner forestay was slacked and the piece of wood carefully cut so that it took a bit of force to snug it into a tight fit between the two
	members.tripod.com /gemini105/sundog/ProjectsSundogRigtunePage.html (2042 words)

	Adjusting forestay length with a CDI Roller Reefing Furler
		It's not hard to adjust the forestay length inside the CDI, even when the mast is up.
		We lengthened the forestay by another 2 or 3 turns and in a few minutes we were sailing again.
		After adjusting the length of the forestay, put new cotter pins in the turnbuckle studs and bend them back to keep them in place.
	www.blumhorst.com /potterpages/forestay-adjustment-with-cdi.htm (768 words)

	Adding Adjustable Shrouds and Forestay
		After adding the new forestay and shroud control systems and altering some of the other controls, the boat was unofficially weighed, and was ten pounds underweight (good job Buzz!).
		Influenced by the rerigging on Rondar 7080, we adapted the forestay and shroud controls for the Ballenger.
		By leading shroud and forestay tackles aft and then turning them forward and splitting the tails to either side, the tails can be run along the seat tank-floor join, rather than along the centreboard trunk-floor join.
	www.sailingsource.com /int505/7356rebuild.htm (1849 words)

	forestay
		The moment of effort exerted by a sail hoisted on the forestay compared with a sail one-half the distance closer to the mainmast is halved.
		We find the driving force to be just about right in gale conditions for the small storm jib we have and when the wind begins to abate, extending a bit of genoa keeps the boat moving until it's time to strike the storm jib.
		The attachment point on deck was based on considerations of strength, non-interference with deck hardware such as the windlass, parallel alignment with the forestay, and sufficient length for the jib.
	www.yachtvalhalla.net /articles/forestay/forestay.html (875 words)

	Flying Scot Sailboats
		Connect the forestay to the forestay extension at the bow by placing one of the fork fittings completely inside the other.
		After connecting the forestay to the forestay extension, loosen the jib halyard so that the weight of the mast is on the forestay.
		The forestay extension for the forestay and the forestay extension for the jib tack shackle are attached to the hull at the bow under the foredeck.
	www.flyingscot.com /rig4.html (796 words)

	505: Stuff Luff Description (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In many boats, the forestay is attached to a piece of flexible wire, which turns around a block, and runs back into the boat to a mechanical advantage and a cleat.
		The forestay takes all the rig load as there is no luff wire in the jib with the stuff luff.
		Rather than hoisting a jib-with-luff-wire using a halyard, the forestay is disconnected from the boat at the bow and is stuffed into the luff - the enclosed tube made by the folded over cloth tape on the luff - of the jib.
	www.int505.org /stuf-luf.htm (379 words)

	Kiwi Cove - Victoria RC Sailboat Forestay Addition and Jib Modification
		Exact location is not important, as long as the hole is far enough from the edges and the other holes not to weaken the mast top.
		Next, measure and drill a 0.036" hole in the bow deck approximately 0.4" from the front and along the centerline, as shown in the picture.
		Connect the snap to the screw eye and adjust the forestay tension to achieve the proper mast alignment (leaning slightly rearward to affect a slightly weather helm - very necessary for good tacking performance with the Victoria).
	home.earthlink.net /~kiwicove/victoria/forestay.htm (563 words)

	91 & 90 TENSION GAUGE
		In a fractional rig the forestay does not go all the way to the masthead and forestay tension cannot be directly balanced by tension in the backstay.
		A forestay tension of at least 15% of the cable strength is desirable.
		For such a rig most of the forestay tension is balanced by the upper shrouds.
	www.loosnaples.com /howto/90-91gauges.htm (681 words)

	Headsail Mod
		4) stainless steel or teflon washer that is i/d 1/16"> diameter of your forestay and o/d is 1/16" < diameter of furling shaft
		Run the new forestay up through the furling shaft, push the furling shaft down to where it is fastened to the deck, approximately.
		If your forestay and furling gear is larger, then the i/d of the tubing will have to enlarged accordingly to fit.
	www.shark24.org /boatyard/furlmod.htm (617 words)

	Snipe
		Rake is checked by measuring the amount of forestay that exceeds the mast length.
		Hold the forestay along the front of the mast and mark the forestay at that point where the bottom of the mast would be.
		Check your rake by measuring the distance from this mark to where the forestay intersects with the deck.
	www.ukhalsey.com /sails/onedesign/soling/tuning.asp (410 words)

	Of Interest
		The top of the forestay fits into the masthead crane with an end fitting that is shaped like a mushroom.
		This shape allowed the forestay to twist and turn from the TOP of the wire, but the bottom of the forestay is fixed and would not rotate.
		Since the yard reported that the forestay unwound when the pin was pulled, it is obvious that the forestay was twisted.
	fhayden.com /rockhallfleet/islandspirit/OfInterest.htm (427 words)

	v15.org message board - Single-handed mast stepping
		Once you get one side on and the forestay is still on just push the mast toward the last side and walk around and do that one.
		With your mast laying on the boat but your forestay on but make sure it is on a foot more then normal this allows you to then put your mast on the step.
		I put a mark on the forestay line in a spot such that it is just lose when I am trying to go fully racked back.
	www.v15.org /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=371 (436 words)

	Catsailor.com: Question about Hobie 18 upper forestay swivel(s)
		I'm thinking about just buying a new forestay assembly (top and bottom wires, single swivel, and block) to just be done with it, but I was hoping to understand is going on a bit more before I do that.
		Regarding the forestay, it was probably not shortened.
		It may be a good idea to replace all shrouds and forestay if they are old (best to replace all at the same time).
	www.catsailor.com /forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=101729&Main=101695 (837 words)

	Adding Adjustable Shrouds and Forestay
		After adding the new forestay and shroud control systems and altering some of the other controls, the boat was unofficially weighed, and was ten pounds underweight (good job Buzz!).
		Influenced by the rerigging on Rondar 7080, we adapted the forestay and shroud controls for the Ballenger.
		By leading shroud and forestay tackles aft and then turning them forward and splitting the tails to either side, the tails can be run along the seat tank-floor join, rather than along the centreboard trunk-floor join.
	www.int505.org /7356rebuild.htm (1849 words)

	Merlin Rocket one line shroud/forestay - Sailing Anarchy Forums
		notice that the forestay needs to be let off 8 inches, while the shrouds need to be taken in 2.5 inches, from max forward to max aft.
		IF you tied these together with a ratio of 3:1, then the shrouds would adjust MORE than 2.5 inches when the forestay is max off.
		Also note, that ram down on a 505 is almost an exact ratio with forestay.
	www.sailinganarchy.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=42139&pid=895381&mode=threaded&show=&st=& (574 words)

	Re: R38 fitting inner forestay -- Rival Owners (Site not responding. Last check: )
		the forestay is attatched to this deck eye using a large hook type fitting so it can be fitted easily when required.
		When not in use I remove the hook attachment and stow the stay at the stbd fwd lower shroud position on the deck with a small block and tackle.
		the storm sail should be made to measure to ensure a good lead for the sheets, I believe the normal storm jib assumes a forestay mounting and may be too long in the foot.
	www.voy.com /9519/31.html (413 words)

	SailBoatStuff - Forestay release lever and Rigging hardware
		SailBoatStuff - Forestay release lever and Rigging hardware
		Replacement Terminal Studs for Forestay Release Lever are finished in Stainless Steel.
		Use as a spare part for the forestay release levers or wherever a fast pin is needed.
	www.sailboatstuff.com /dk_forestay.html (599 words)

	Rigging Small Sailboats - Chapter 2
		The stoop rig generally comes in one of two variations depending on where the FORESTAY (the wire which supports the mast from the forward side) joins to the mast.
		So, when we see a single masted sailboat with a sail fore and aft of the mast and with a forestay that goes to the top of the mast, we call it a "masthead rigged sloop"; and when the forestay is below the masthead, we call it a "jibhead rigged sloop".
		The jib and Genoa are attached to the forestay in sloop rigs with HANKS or snaps (Figs.
	www.glen-l.com /free-book/rigging-small-sailboats-2.html (1899 words)

	Yachting and Boating World: Furler/forestay
		The forestay is integral to the Rotostay furler.
		The forestay is inside the aluminium extrusion so there is no need to replace the aluminium.
		Cost is high compared to just purchasing a forestay off a rigger, but you've replaced the bits in the foil that get worn, and the plastic covered stay is much less noisy.
	www.ybw.com /forums/showflat.php?Number=1275021 (805 words)

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