KESTREL TUNING GUIDE
This Kestrel tuning guide is meant to be a starting point from which you can experiment and find the setting that work best for your boat crew weight and sailing technique. If you have any specific questions please contact Tim Rush – tim.rush@northsails.com.
Mast Rake
23′ 6″ Tip of mast to top of transom
23′ 6″ Light to Moderate
23′ 0″ – 23′ 3″ Heavy
Rig Tension
250 – 300 lbs on forestay
Spreaders and Pre-bend
LIGHT CREWS
Spreaders 425mm long
Sweepback 200mm
Pre-bend 45mm
HEAVY CREWS
Spreaders 435mm long
Sweepback 190mm
Pre-bend 40mm
Jib Sheet
Extension of jib sheet to intersect luff 2110mm above the tack
Transom to front of mast 3175mm
Transom to Centreboard bolt 2550mm