paulsmith
New member
I have recently launched my Westerly Griffon after after buying it at the end of last season.All is well except the mast appears to lean slightly forward (I thought it must be me, but today someone said 'Your mast leans forward') so it looks like it will have to be dealt with.The previous owner had just had the standing rigging replaced and set up by a pro rigging company so before the mast was taken down each bottle screw was carefully marked so I know its in the exact same place as when I took over the boat (when I viewed the boat it was in a marina so it wasn't possible to stand back and view the rig from a distance). So can I just adjust the forestay and tighten the backstays and leave the shrouds as they are.I don't want to alter more than I have to. Or will I need to set up the whole rig to change the mast angle a couple of degrees. I don't want to get out of my depth and end up with the mast all over the place. The other method is to leave well alone as since launching a week or so ago I've sailed it on three occasions each time in strong wind conditions and it sails beautifully with no weather or lee helm problems. I think I've just answered my question!
any thoughts?
Paul
any thoughts?
Paul