Beneteau 373 (2007) rig tension/tuning specs

[Lfarquhar]

Does anyone know where I can find rig tension/tuning specs for Beneteau 373?

 

[Tally Ho]

Tension is a function of the wire used…

i pulled this from a Hunter owners manual…

 

[jssailem]

This information is from the manufacturer of Loos gauges

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They recommend Knowing the cable size on your boat. Contacting the manufacturer of the cable, mast, sail, and hull for suggestions on tensioning.

On refitting my standing rigging, the rigger used 13% on the gauge to start. Monitoring the rig balance and the mast shape as tension was applied. We went sailing to see how the boat reacted and made fine adjustments

 

[Mechone]

I unstep and restep my mast every year and use a loos gauge . Been doing it for 13 years . I set uppers and backstays at 10% and lowers at 8% and have never had any issues . Over tightening can put major stress on mast and hull. If you buy a Loos gauge (on amazon) the gauge has a guage on it for telling you your wire size . You need the PT-3 size

 

[NYSail]

If you have the original blue binder book that came with the boat, it has all the specs for your rigging. I have a 423 and have seem them, however have yet to tackle the rig myself so can't remember off hand.

Good Luck!

 

[Lfarquhar]

If you have the original blue binder book that came with the boat, it has all the specs for your rigging. I have a 423 and have seem them, however have yet to tackle the rig myself so can't remember off hand.

Good Luck!

I do have the blue binder albeit it does not specify the tension of the cable.

 

[Lfarquhar]

Thanks all - I'll review this with my rigger and let you know how it turns out!