Setting a-c rig tension

[asimo]

Hi Folks
We've just re-tuned the rig on C-281, sailing around the Golden Gate Bridge area, based on the advice above. Thanks!!

We set the forestay tension at 700 lbs, since we don't have an adjustable backstay and won't be loosening it after use
We set the uppers/capstays at 500lbs and the forward lowers at 340lbs (per Bill's chart above)
Rear lowers are 180lbs about the lowest our Loos PT-2 reads

It seems that I have a fair bit of slack in the leeward shrouds on a beat (probably about 15kts), so wondering if we should increase the shroud tension?
Thought I would check if other folks have thoughts and settings that have worked well for them?

Cheers,
-Adam

[Bill]

No need to tighten the leeward shrouds. You're seeing what is expected with a properly tuned rig.