Hi,

I've been looking on the forum on previous 'tuning' topics but I couldn't find really specific info for the Blade-setup.

Now that I start to get to know the boat I want to start to adapt the rig of the boat to the wind.

Maybe we can start with a short list of what should be adapted and then add how to adapt those things.

1) Front beam tension.
-> when you measure the middle of the beam it should be +/- 1 cm higher then flat, without the mast fitted?

2) Wire tension.
-> no idea in kilogrammes... When I check on the F18, it's very hard, so hard the put the tension of after the race.

3) Angle of the mast
-> Angle < 90° but how small ... ?

4) Diamond tension
-> F18 rule used by very good clubsailers: 180 kg + 20 kg/beaufort more.

5) Spreaders
-> should be adapted towards the weight. I have the superwing mast on the blade and my crew is always 2-up (+/- 130kg) -> angle?

Well this is what I think that should be trimmed on the beach. When this is sorted out I'll start an on the water topic ... ;-)

Anyway, the rigged a Cirrus F18 yesterday on the beach with 3 beaufort. Little tension on the diamond, none on the cunningham and mastrotation fully out -> they had to sheet +/- 1 meter or more to start to see the sail opening in the top.
Then the put the right tension on the diamond, cunningham and mastrotation pointing at the boards -> they sheeted +/- 15 cm for the same effect !

I'm sure the crew on the boat is the most important factor but with these machines I'm sure the rig is also very important.

Get yourselves ready for Zandvoort!

Regards,
Gill