Caatalina310 Shroud Tension
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Alan,
There are basically two schools of thought, for single spreader rigs particularly.
1. Use Loos gauge and measure
2. Use Catalinas extremely good rigging setup guide included in all Catalina manuals. RTFM (F stands for funny, I have to say this or else they'd ban me again!)
For the past 30 years, on our C22, then C25 and our current C34, I have never had the need to buy or borrow a Loos gauge, because the rigging suggestions are sooooo very simple, clear and useful that there is really nothing else that's necessary.
You could also Google "Selden mast tuning" and find some good input.
KISS it's not that hard, even with a two spreader rig.
There are basically two schools of thought, for single spreader rigs particularly.
1. Use Loos gauge and measure
2. Use Catalinas extremely good rigging setup guide included in all Catalina manuals. RTFM (F stands for funny, I have to say this or else they'd ban me again!)
For the past 30 years, on our C22, then C25 and our current C34, I have never had the need to buy or borrow a Loos gauge, because the rigging suggestions are sooooo very simple, clear and useful that there is really nothing else that's necessary.
You could also Google "Selden mast tuning" and find some good input.
KISS it's not that hard, even with a two spreader rig.
I use the Loos gauge. Actually two of them due to the size of the wires. I have read and used the Selden mast tuning to help as well.
The hardest part is split back stays. You need to adjust them to be equal and not over tightened due to the split (can't base it on wire size or you will over tighten and could cause damage). The rest I do based on the wire size and keeping it balanced where there are opposing stays.
Good luck,
Jesse
The hardest part is split back stays. You need to adjust them to be equal and not over tightened due to the split (can't base it on wire size or you will over tighten and could cause damage). The rest I do based on the wire size and keeping it balanced where there are opposing stays.
Good luck,
Jesse