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Originally posted by Tom Olsen:
Can anyone tell me how to properly rig the mast for racing (rig tension, rake, etc.)? We bought the boat used with a mix of sails and we don't have a sailmaker that is familiar with the J-30.

I would follow the Banks Tuning guid.
http://www.j30.org/html/technical/tuning_guide.html

Be prepared for a ton of pressure on the shrouds. They are like a piano but it works. If you sail in light air maybe back them off a bit.

I also have the UK tuning guid off the jboat site before it became unavailable.

I can email that to you.

David,
#397

David Bows
Mallorca - Hull# 397
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