I just launched my boat on the weekend and stepped the mast the next day. I have a question regarding tuning the rig. I followed the instructions in the Selden manual for tuning the rig (ie I used a 200cm rule and stretched the cap shrouds and back stay to the recommended 30% of their breaking strength = 3mm of cable stretch as measured by a digital micrometer). While the rig is nicely in column, the mast has a small amount of rake and is bowed about 20mm, I am concerned about the tension. My rig is now much more taught than when it was set-up by the dealer that sold me the boat. I was wondering if anyone has the tension settings as measured by a loos gauge for the cap shrouds and the back stay?
Gary Kuffner
Glory Days
C309 #136
Gary Kuffner
Glory Days
C309 #136