[Public-List] Mast Rak

[Jason S via Public-List]

Guys,

Last year I had to make a new mast base plate(one the goes into
mast)because original cracked. When I was having the new one made I took
the original mast step plate (6 holes) and drilled new holes in it the
would allow the mast to be mounted 1 inch more forward. This helped with
weather helm tremendously. Granted my sails are old and probably not
adjusted correctly but for me moving mast 1in forward made a big difference.

It also allowed mast to be more over the beam. A bit late as compression
was already there.......

Jason
#457
www.svsalacia.blogspot.com
On Feb 14, 2016 6:18 PM, "Michael Grosh via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Regarding #3; are you talking rake or mast bend? I can see bend flattening
> the main to improve pointing, I can understand no physic reason for rake to
> do that.
> I do see chronic weather helm changing the function of the Alberg's barn
> door rudder from steering to braking.
>
> Michael Grosh
> #220
> On Feb 14, 2016 10:59 AM, "Michael Connolly via Public-List" <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > 3) An aside; generally, I prefer a slight rake. I believe it improves
> pointing ability, especially in a dinghy.  Down wind performance is
> affected negatively, but as a racer, think about it, 2/3rds of the "time"
> on the race course you are going upwind and 1/3rd downwind. I would rather
> error toward the up wind performance side of things.
> >
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