Mast tuning specs catalina 18

Dec 8, 2014
3
Catalina Capri 18 Boynton
Any specifics for shroud tuning on the catalina 18? What gauge is the cable? Should I buy a Loos tension gauge (wich one?)? What tension do I want on the shrouds?
 
Mar 23, 2014
18
Hunter 25 Boulder Marina
I realize this is off topic... However, I just bought a Catalina 18 and it didn't come with a manual. I can't find one online. Any idea where I could get one?

Best,
C
 
Nov 19, 2008
2,129
Catalina C-22 MK-II Parrish, FL
Mast vertical, stays taught, (no need to tweak them like a guitar string), when sailing in a normal breeze, 8-10, you should see just a little slack in the leeward stays. Nothing high tech. All the stays are 1/8", no Loos gauge needed.

Here are some photos from our Capri-18 days. I installed a Johnson quick release lever on the back stay. All I had to do was attach the forestay, and pull the lever on the Johnson quick release lever and the rigging was all pulled tight. So simple, even a caveman could've done it! The one photo shows her on a mooring during one of our sailing trips to Catalina Island.

One of the best sailing, WAY over built, unsinkable boat in her class.

WHAT A GREAT LITTLE BOAT

Don
 
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