Question on Rigging Specs

[Tim Dranttel]

I'm thinking of replacing my standing rigging and would like to do the work myself to save money. Also to save money I'm gonna try to leave the stick up and would like to avoid having to take a piece off measure it and put it back on while I wait for the rigging order to come in only to have to take off and put on again.Here, finally is the question. I have the owner manual supplied rigging dimensions but I am confused. For example the foresay is listed as 43'10" but in the block above it has a diagram and list the dimension 21". What does all this mean? is 21" the length of the turnbuckle assembly or what? If it is the turnbuckle how is that measured. Do I get a turnbuckle with that dimension as its maximum or minimum length or maybe its mean length.I'm looking at going with Norseman fittings. Any experience with these. A boat yard told me that these swageless fittings are too thick and will not fit at the spreaders and mast head fittings due to the clearance between the mast and the tang. Any advice.ThanksTim

 

[Rick]

Rigging

I think what Catalina is trying to show in their confusing little chart is the reference length equals the length of the mast. If you have a tall rig then the mast is 42'0" and the forstay length is 21" more for a total of 43'9".I have a standard rig and have found that my shrouds are the same length as whats listed in the chart. My forstay and backstay are different by a few inches though.I recommend you measure your shrouds and compare your measurments to the chart. If they are the same then order replacements to the exact length with swagged eyes - they fit better and are cheaper than using Norsemans. Order your forestay and backstay with one swaged end (the stud end) and make them about 1ft longer than listed. Use your Norsemans after deciding the final rake adjustment you want. Also, if you have a roller furler you will need to have one end of your stay to be unfinished so that the wire will pass thru the foil (on some models).Below is a link to C30 specs, including rigging.