Rig Tension

[Long Story]

The yard that put my mast back up this spring noted that it was not straight side to side, and made a rig adjustment. They now want to tension the rigging, but with a rigging gage.

All I have is the information from Catalina, (you know stand and push at shoulder height, and deflect X", no side tighter than the other) They are looking for actual rigging tension numbers.

Anyone ever come across a post, information from Catalina, or even developed your own tension chart for the rigging settings? They would like to finish up this week and call it good.

Thanks in advance
Russ

 

[jsalley]

Tension is determined by the wire size, an is usually 10-15% of maximum breaking load. The yard should have a chart that comes with the gauge.