Rig tuning numbers..

Oct 19, 2019
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Albin Vega 27 Limerick
Recommended rig tension numbers would be very interesting - even though I don't have a tension meter!I just tightened up forward lowers and backstay till a small prebend was apparent. Then adjusted uppers to keep mast straight. Finally after lowers not too tight..Will you use a more scientific system?--

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Oct 15, 2015
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I just tuned my rigging yesterday. My uppers and fore/aft stays are 7/32 and lowers 3/16. I followed the Loos Tension Gauge websitehttp://loosnaples.com/ with the recommended prebend in the mast as stated previously on this forum. I didn't follow the tensions per the chart exactly because I believe the tensions were above what is acceptable for the Vega. I have not sailed the Vega yet to see if the leeward shourds loosen. For my uppers 600lbs. Foreward lowers 450lbs, rear lowers 200lbs. Backstay 650lbs, and forestay unknown but tight since it has a roller furling. Loos says it should be 1000lbs. I checked other boats nearby and their shrouds seemed much tighter than mine. Make sure your mast is centered first with your halyard point to point starboard and port. Look up the mast track to make sure everything stays straight. Good luck, hope this helps. From: "ground hog groundhogyh@... [AlbinVega]" AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 1:47 PM Subject: [AlbinVega] Rig tuning numbers..





Hi all,
My mast went up today.
Need rig tune info if anyone has it handy.
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