WESTERLY Konsort 29 - Mast Vibration

Problems
encountered during rigging
should
be
reported
so that the
manufacturers
can
be
lnformed.
During rlgging
also check
for
any closing of
the sall slot
In
the aft
face
of the
masl,
particularly
in
the
vicinily of the sp!'eaders.
Working Aloft
MAST VIBRATION
srze.
Actions
to
Minimise Effect
1
Add
additional
inner wire forestay.
2 lncrease
tension on
the stays
to
decrease
the
natural
frequency
of the
mast.
3 Use a
'Vortex
Break'. This is
a
4"
strip
of 9oz sailcloth,
hoisted
up the mast
groove
on
the
leeward side.
This
prevents
the
vortex
turbulence
from
causing
vibration.
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