[quote=rodgers]The pigtail length is determined by the luff length of the jib, length of furrler plus shackles etc, and should be made of beefy wire. Figuring it out is a simple math problem.
The tack and the head both need to attached between the 2 swivel points. The tack height plays a part in the sheeting angle, but the angle can also be adjusted by sliding the jib blocks fore and aft on some boats that dont sheet off the main beam. You want the tack as low as possible.
The piece of line to tighten the forestay was stock on the tornado cats back in the 60s, early 70's. use pre-streched.[/quote]
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