Shroud Adjustment

So, maybe when I rise my mast up I place the shroud pin in hole #1 from down to up cos' I've heard or read that te shroud position is determinated(?) by the skipper + crew weight and we don't weight much. Less than a 130 kilos.

But if i wanted a little more power would it be ok to place a little higher to get more rake?? Is this even the way to get more rake?? Does it even matter where you place the pin??

Thanks, I'm sorry if I sound like a newbie. I am a newbie.

Placing the shroud in higher holes in the chainplates will lessen mast rake.

If you are new to sailing the Hobie 16, I would not be very concerned with mast rake the first season. Just leave it somewhere in the middle.

Just sail and enjoy the boat - get used to it's feel.

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John

Here's a go-by that I pulled off a tuning guide:

<275lbs - Bottom hole of stay adjuster
275 - 294lbs - 2nd Bottom hole of stay adjuster
294 - 316lbs - 3rd Bottom hole of stay adjuster
>319lbs - 4th Bottom hole of stay adjuster

Of course it's just a go-to, you'll have to adjust to your skill, conditions and preferences, and the rest of your boat tuning (rudder rake mainly).

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