H260 Standing Rigging Replacement and Tuning Questions

[h2o_snow]

Hi Guys,

Funky spring. Has a great cruise in the H260 on Lake Powell this March but have struggled since with vendors regarding several upgrades, including standing rigging.

Ah.....

Oh......

So - finally all set and going to replace our standing rigging on Tu. with help. Have a Loos gauge and this:

How to use PT Series Tension Gauges (loosnaples.com)

Recall seeing some historic info on H260 tuning but can't seem to find. Your help is needed. It will be on the trailer - would like to tune for performance (such as it is). New sail set has a deeper first reef so excited about that. (Get consistent 15 mph+ early am katabatic type summer winds at Lucky Peak).

First step seems to be level the boat via the trailer.

Then???

Thanks much! JT

 

[Jimmy]

Mistress of Grand Traverse

www.h260.com

 

[Jimmy]

The numbers this guy has are a little tight I went less but he has the just of it

 

[h2o_snow]

@Jimmy

Thanks. I found George's rigging info after I posted. Think he has retired from the H260.

Saw your locale. Any info on the Powell ramps? They were thinking they would loose Wahweap sometime this summer.I would have considered a golf cart ride in March.

(Friends Catalina 25).

 

[Jimmy]

I was there in April for some crazy wind

 

[sail sfbay]

............Recall seeing some historic info on H260 tuning but can't seem to find. Your help is needed. It will be on the trailer - would like to tune for performance (such as it is). New sail set has a deeper first reef so excited about that. (Get consistent 15 mph+ early am katabatic type summer winds at Lucky Peak)............

Nice photos!! As far as tuning refer to pages 19A-C in you manual Z:\DWG\H240\DRAWINGS\8OWN_MAN\2408017C (sailboatowners.com)

 

[CrispyCringle]

I highly recommend getting the standing rigging from the parts store on this site. Plug and play.

 

[h2o_snow]

@sail sfbay Thanks for the link - should be good to go. Sent a pm on another subject.

@CrispyCringle - You bet. Almost plug and play. As a cautionary tale - reportedly the H260 had 3 mast/spar manufactures. Good to know what you have and if in doubt send the old rigging to the shop to duplicate.