I like about 12-16 inches between the clew and the rear beam, depending on wind and instinct, which is hard to define.
Thank You
That little bit of information would saved me some time last spring. My Wave is very early and things don't seem to be in the same position as the newer ones. When I setup my New Calvert main with new rigging and a 10 hole adjuster, it jammed the tiller. It took me awhile to set the rake. I settled on the clew about 2 inches above the tiller crossbeam, with the suspicion that I could rake it forward.
A separate question, have you had problems with the part of the comtip in the mast wearing and do you glue the comtip in place? I think some slop has developed in mine. It's on my list to check this winter.
