R rex_rounds . Nov 20, 2003 22 Jul 15, 2005 #1 Have a 72 Vega. Wish to know diameters and/or tensions for shrouds and stays. Thanks Rex
S stevebirch2002 . Nov 8, 2001 1,818 Jul 15, 2005 #2 Hi Rex All standing rigging is 5mm diameter. Cheers Steve B
P pelagicasd . Jan 28, 2001 694 Jul 15, 2005 #3 Use 3/16" if working in fractions of an inch. Walt S/V Lyric #120
R rex_rounds . Nov 20, 2003 22 Jul 15, 2005 #4 Thanks Steve, Am about to purchase a Loos Tension Guage. Does the Vega require a specific tension (pounds) for stays and shrouds? Rex
Thanks Steve, Am about to purchase a Loos Tension Guage. Does the Vega require a specific tension (pounds) for stays and shrouds? Rex
S stevebirch2002 . Nov 8, 2001 1,818 Jul 15, 2005 #5 Hi Rex Not that I know off. I do hand tight, equally then two full tightens by spanners. Cheers Steve B
Hi Rex Not that I know off. I do hand tight, equally then two full tightens by spanners. Cheers Steve B
