[Public-List] Mast Rake

[Anders Bro via Public-List]

Now why didn't I think of that? (I guess I just don't think?)
Thanks,
Anders

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> On Feb 14, 2016, at 8:31 AM, Greg Bover via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Use your main halyard as a plumb bob.
> 
>> I was wondering if someone would clarify for me what "vertical" means on a
> sailboat which doesn't have any reference lines (except perhaps the vague
> plane of the waterline). If you are setting the mast rake wrt the waterline,
> how do you assess this angle (since it is difficult to see the waterline
> from the deck where a person is making the adjustments). Maybe Instead you
> establish this angle wrt the lowers? (splitting the angle?) Or maybe on a
> calm day afar with a level while the boat is afloat? Or maybe just trial and
> error???
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> Greg Bover
> A-30 #114
> PENSIVE FLYER
> Gloucester
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