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NORTH SAILS GO BEYOND Melges 20 - User Manual

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Melges 20 Tuning Guide
Rev R12 Photo Steve Bernstein, Power Play Action Images
TUNE YOUR SAILS
FOR OUTRIGHT
SPEED
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Summary

Pre-Race Preparation

TRAILER AND BOAT

Proper trailer and keel bed preparation for safe transport.

HULL, RUDDER AND KEEL

Maintenance and care of hull, rudder, and keel components.

Rig Set-Up

MAST DOWN

Procedures for preparing the mast when it is down.

MAST UP

Steps for stepping the mast and initial shroud attachment.

RIG TENSION

Adjusting shroud tensions for optimal mast performance.

Sail Trim

MAINSAIL TRIM

How to trim the mainsail for optimal performance in various conditions.

OUTHAUL

Adjusting the outhaul to control mainsail draft and fullness.

VANG

Using the vang to control mainsail leech and mast bend.

CUNNINGHAM

Adjusting the cunningham to depower the mainsail.

JIB TRIM

Fine-tuning jib sheet tension for speed and pointing.

JIB CLOTH TENSION

Setting jib luff tension for optimal sail shape.

Spinnaker Trim

GYBING THE ASYMMETRIC

Techniques for efficiently gybing the asymmetric spinnaker.

MEXICAN GYBE

Performing the Mexican-style gybe in heavier wind conditions.

SPINNAKER SETS

Procedures for setting the spinnaker.

SPINNAKER DOUSE

Methods for taking down the spinnaker.

SPINNAKER DOUSE WITH TAKE DOWN LINE

Utilizing the take-down system for easier spinnaker dousing.

NORTH SAILS GO BEYOND Melges 20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ClassMelges 20
Crew3-4
DesignerReichel/Pugh
Beam2.13 m
Mainsail Area18.6 m²

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