[Ross Schiveley]

I am in the process of refurbishing a 1976 36’ Cheoy Lee Midshipman. I am wondering if anyone out there has ever gone through the process of tensioning their masts and what the process is to do it properly.

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[Ross Schiveley]

Your best bet will be to get a book on rigging. Generally, you want to start with the forestay and lower shrouds so the mast is centered port/starboard, and then tighten the uppers to keep everything in line. It may take a few sessions out sailing to make sure there aren’t any funny reverse curves. Don’t start in a 40-knot breeze.

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