How much headstay do you typically have at max wind range for #1 and max backstay tension on a beat ~ 14 knots TWS, smooth water/min. chop?
And how much bend do you induce in the upper section of the mast under these condition?
Mast is set up as follows: step full forward, blocked max aft at the partners, max headstay length, uppers at 43, lowers 45. Prebend is about 2".
Last year, I was timid about pulling max backstay, since I did not have the thru-bar installed. Installed it over the winter, so feel more comfortable going full backstay, but it sure looks like a LOT of bend, and I still have what looks like too much sag.
