j-30 tuning guide（j-30调优指南）.docVIP

J/30 Tuning Guide for North Sails The tuning set up that follows is designed to be as all purpose as possible. Like many one designs the J/30 uses just a few sails to cover a wide range of wind and sea conditions. Set you boat up the way we have described here and you will have excellent speed in all conditions. Section 1. With the Mast Down 1) The spreader brackets and mast may need to be repaired or reinforced to prevent the spreader brackets from pulling away from the mast. Reinforce the spreader brackets using a metal strap welded, bolted or riveted to the spreader brackets and going around the front of the mast to connect the brackets. Internal support structures such as bars or plates may also be used and spreader brackets may be bolted through the mast. Tape the spreader ends. 2) Check the main, spinnaker, and headsail sheaves. Wire halyards tend to cut into the sheaves. When you replace the wire halyards with hi-tech line, worn sheaves will chafe the new lines almost instantly. 3) Check your mast markings. Measure down the mast from the base (include shoe thickness) to the lower edge of the upper black band as described in the class rules ( 14280 mm 46’ 10 3/16”). The upper edge of the lower measurement band on the mast shall not be more than 2698 mm above the surface of the molded mast step. 4) We want the headstay as long as possible. To check this after the mast is up, attach the headstay and hold it alongside the front of the mast and make a mark on the headstay corresponding with the mast band mark in Rule 5.7.2 (2698 mm above the surface of the molded mast step). Max headstay length is 10935 mm when measured from pin to intersection of stem and sheer as shown in the following diagram. (See figure 1.) 5) Before stepping the mast, move the forward edge of the mast butt shoe 25mm (1”) from the molded mast step per Rule 5.7.3 Section 2. Mast Up Step the mast and attach all shrouds (except the backstay) very loosely. Leave any mast blocks out for the