Adjustable shrouds

   I have an adjustable forestay on my singlehander and want to add adjustable shrouds so that I have full control of rake and tension when on the water. Does anyone have any advice on how best to set this up? Is there anything I should avoid? Pictures of your own set up most welcome too!

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sailorC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 17 Aug 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailorC Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Adjustable shrouds Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 9:45am
	I have an adjustable forestay on my singlehander and want to add adjustable shrouds so that I have full control of rake and tension when on the water. Does anyone have any advice on how best to set this up? Is there anything I should avoid? Pictures of your own set up most welcome too! sailorC

GybeFunny Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Oct 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 403	Post Options Post Reply Quote GybeFunny Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 1:05pm
	Look at any class that boasts a raking rig such as Merlins, Scorpions, etc

Jack Sparrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jack Sparrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 1:13pm
	Buy this book. That should give you a basic understanding of how to go about building a system for your boat. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dinghy-Systems-Mark-Chisnell/dp/1853103926
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Time Lord Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 03 Dec 13 Location: Warwickshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote Time Lord Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 6:47pm
	Do this very cautiously as the hull of your singlehanded may not be strong enough to take the loads generated by such systems and will not have strong points to which cascades can be attached to allow the necessary adjustments. Take a look at a fairly modern deck stepped Merlin to see what can be done. Currently, they have one block that adjusts forestay, stays, lowers and kicker in one easy movement as you adjust the mast rake. Photos of such systems can be found on www.merlinrocket.co.UK.
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Paramedic Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Jan 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 929	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paramedic Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 14 at 8:22pm
	firstly is it class legal? what class are we talking about?