Recent content by clint wood

thank you for replying to my question,i was unsure if it was possible to bend the mast on a masthead rig. you're replies reassured what i was thinking about the forestay being tightend instead of the mast bending.

i purchased a 73 e27 last year with a adjustable backstay.since the e27 is a masthead rig am i bending the mast with the backstay or just compressing the mast.the main sail is not in very good shape so it is hard to tell any difference.any advise on proper adjustment with the masthead set up...