J World:  The Performance Sailing School & Sailing Club   

San Francisco Bay |  Puerto Vallarta, Mexico   |   1-800-910-1101     

J 80 Tuning Guide, UK Sails - J World San Francisco Bay, California, The Performance Sailing School and Club
 

Ullman Sails J 24 Tuning Guide

Mast Setup
 
Rig Component Measurement
Mast Pre-Bend measured at the spreaders 1"
Mast Butt Placement 1" to 2" aft of neutral
Forestay Tension with the rig at base 2 to 3 fingers between the Loos guage and the forestay
Spreader Deflection 150mm to 160mm

 

 

Rig Tension
Wind Strength 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21+
Upper shrouds 18 23 26 29 31
Lower shrouds 15 20 24 29 33

 

 

Genoa Trim
Wind Strength 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21+
Foot from Shroud 4" 1 - 2" 2" 4" N/A
Leech from Spreader 2 - 4" 2" 2 - 4" 4 - 6" N/A

 

 

Jib Trim
Wind Strength 16 - 20 21+
Leech in from spreader tip 2 - 4" 2" outboard of spreader tip

 


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