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Wing mast trim #274053
07/21/14 08:38 AM
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jbecker Offline OP
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I recently moved from an old Tiger to a less old Viper. I've heard setting the rotation on the "wing mast" type of mast can have a significant effect on performance. Any tips on how to find the ideal mast rotation settings upwind/downwind?


Jeff
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Re: Wing mast trim [Re: jbecker] #274061
07/21/14 05:50 PM
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See the link below for basic upwind and down wind information for the viper.

http://www.goodalldesign.com.au/Catamaran/index.php/owners-corner/tuning/32-c2-general-settings-2

Re: Wing mast trim [Re: jbecker] #274062
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More reading here. This one includes theory not just numbers.

Re: Wing mast trim [Re: ] #274065
07/21/14 09:25 PM
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Good references. Thanks!


Jeff
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Re: Wing mast trim [Re: jbecker] #274071
07/22/14 08:55 AM
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If you're feeling especially geeky, check this one: http://www.tspeer.com/Wingmasts/teardropPaper.htm

Or this one written by the same guy - a bit more readable: here

BTW - Mr. Speers knows his stuff. I'll let you Google him.

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Re: Wing mast trim [Re: rehmbo] #274086
07/22/14 05:33 PM
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I'm totally geeky all the time. cool Thanks for the Tom Speer links.

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Jeff
Tiger 849
Re: Wing mast trim [Re: dr5e14w] #274278
07/29/14 12:00 PM
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This is a great work sheet. Any one have this for the Nacra F16?

http://www.goodalldesign.com.au/Catamaran/index.php/owners-corner/tuning/32-c2-general-settings-2

Thanks
Dave

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Dave Foster
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Re: Wing mast trim [Re: jbecker] #274319
07/30/14 09:35 PM
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Dave, here you go:

http://www.lindstaedt.com/manuals/basic_trimsheet_nacra_f16.pdf

I have found that the Nacra F16 is sensitive to setup, especially upwind. But maybe this is true of all the F16s? I'm only starting to figure out my new boat..

Re: Wing mast trim [Re: jbecker] #274997
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Dave,

Personally, I think the Linstaedt trim sheet value on the diamond tension is far too tight though. I am using 25 on PT1 gauge for around 10 knots of wind for 2 up (28 on PT1 for 1 up)


Felix
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