Loos gauge settings for O-34

[MessingAbout]

I need to tune the standing rigging on our o-34. What are the settings for the shrouds and stays?ThanksChess in Chesapeake, VA

 

[Richard19068]

percent of breaking strength

As I recall shrouds are set up as a percent of the breaking strength of the wire. The gauge should have come with a chart that shows what that is. this link might help

 

[MessingAbout]

O-34 shroud/stay tension

Richard and Dave...thanks for the feedback.Please send any information you may have on the loading to my email: charris@camber.com.I'm delivering a boat this weekend, so no time to get on the shrouds...but will work it over the Christmas holiday.Thanks.Chess in Chesapeake

 

[DannyS]

Me too!!!

Dave, I too have an O'day 35 and would love the info you have. My email is dannysaathoff@yahoo.com, would you mind sending it my way?Thanks!