Dustin,
I've never seen 2 adjusters on the shrouds but as a short term measure I don't see why not, the adjusters are stronger than the wires themselves. It could concievalby cause problems in the long term because the adjusters could experience twisting forces, but likely not a problem.
Once you get the mast in the right place (little or no rake) I would measure for new rigging and have it made up so that you only need a single adjuster at the shrouds and the bridle.
Looking at the assembly manual here:
http://www.thebeachcats.c…ictures/?g2_itemId=77824 it looks like you may be missing the bridle wires that go from the hulls to the forestay, you shouldn't be attaching the forestay directly to the cross member. That actually would explain why things aren't fitting right.
It also shows that instead of a forestay adjuster they recommend a 3/8" line with multiple cascades (wraps) around the bride and forestay shackles or rings. That is called a Portuguese turnbuckle and a lot of people prefer it to using an adjuster on the forestay because it is simple to rig and easy to adjust. I haven't gone that route myself but if I ever find someone to show my how to do it in person I may switch also.
Cool boat by the way. Lots of hull volume and a front tramp! Should be a blast to sail.
Edited by Wolfman on May 25, 2011 - 09:13 PM.
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Dave Bonin
1981 Nacra 5.2 "Lucile"
1986 Nacra 5.7 "Belle"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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