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My MkV is an early version at hull number 15 and has only two sets of shrouds as opposed to the later numbers having 3. That extra set of ...intermediate... <img src="emoticons/icon_question.gif" alt="" /> shrouds, how does it affect performance or rig tuning> Is there any advantage or is it just really excess weight aloft?
Brent Driedger
S/V Wild Rover
C&C 27 MkV #15
Brent Driedger
S/V Wild Rover
C&C 27 MkV #15
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Brent:
The addition of the intermediate shrouds appear to be a running change that was made to the Mark V's. The early boats (we have one at our club Kokomo) did not have the intermediates. I believe you will find that there is a differance between the mast section used on the early boats (1984 vintage) and those built after early 1985, The newer mast section is a little lighter section and that may explain the reason the uppers were added. The intermediates are a much smaller diam. wire. On my boat I don't really put much tension on the intermediates only enough to keep the mast streight undr sail.
Steve Reid
Still Knot Working Mk V #75
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Brent, I have "Smoke", Mk V 002, and she has intermediates. As Steve says, much smaller wire, and he will guide you on tensions with expert knowledge.
Cheers
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
Alan of SMOKE 1984 Mk V 002
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