Gline
Member I
I’m going a bit nuts and could use some guidance!
I’m about finished with a lengthy 2 month long rigging project. Pulled the mast for new paint, electrical, new backing plates, new rigging and even installed new U-Bolt chain plates. I did most of the work myself. I’m exhausted and just want to go sailing!!
But I can’t get the mast straight (Port to Starboard). There’s a slight kink above the top spreader off to port. I have attempted to tune the mast 6 maybe 10 times and can’t get rid of the bend. I’ve tried tuning top down, bottom up and everything in between. I know the top of the mast is centered port to starboard and the rig tension is appropriate. Just that damn bend at the top…
My only thought is the top spreader is holding tension. So I should go up and make sure the upper shroud can freely move through it. I’m not experienced at tuning so this could just by my error also.
Overall, I have 3 questions:
1. Can I go sailing tomorrow, is this slight bend unsafe?
2. What do you think is causing this?
3. Should I just call a rigger?
Thnx guys!!