[Public-list] rigging tension

[George Dinwiddie]

Ronald Norton wrote:
>  What is acceptable top deck compression at mast step?

There really should be no perceptible compression of the deck.  If there 
is, then that indicates a repair is in order.  For older boats, it is 
likely that the mast beam is sagging and should be sistered.  For newer 
boats, the deck core may be infiltrated with water and starting to rot, 
and should be re-cored.

  - George

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