I have a Beneteau 36CC (year 2000) and have no info on the rig tension/tuning specs. Does anyone know where I can find this? The boat is virtually perfect and I want to keep it that way. Thanks!!
STANDING RIGGING TUNING
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Owner's manual Section 13.16.2. BENETEAU BOAT USER MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib discusses rig tuning, albeit there are no specifications. This article describes Beneteau 36.7 rig tuning Beneteau 36.7 Tuning Guide 2003.doc (blur.se). Unfortunately your specific manual did not have this discussion other than inspect your standing rigging annually.
Owner's manual Section 13.16.2. BENETEAU BOAT USER MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib discusses rig tuning, albeit there are no specifications. This article describes Beneteau 36.7 rig tuning Beneteau 36.7 Tuning Guide 2003.doc (blur.se). Unfortunately your specific manual did not have this discussion other than inspect your standing rigging annually.
Although not for your specific mast, the Seldon Rig Tuning Guide at
Does have a wealth of information about the rig tuning process. Target tensions are a percentage of the breaking load of the wire, which is driven by its size and independent of boat, so that should give you a good idea.
Does have a wealth of information about the rig tuning process. Target tensions are a percentage of the breaking load of the wire, which is driven by its size and independent of boat, so that should give you a good idea.
Usual is to do a static tune to 10% of breaking strength then dynamic tune under sail. Local conditions sometimes dictate variations, San Diego tune is loose for light winds, San Francisco is tight for higher average winds. My rigger and I disagree because I'm from SF in SD and got the tightest rig on the dock, but I like it that way.
I do my own but it's old school straight rig, don't have a clue on swept spreaders, and once asked 3 riggers crewing on a race boat how you tune a B&R and they all just shrugged. I'd encourage you find the very best rigger in your area, not the cheapest or most available.
I do my own but it's old school straight rig, don't have a clue on swept spreaders, and once asked 3 riggers crewing on a race boat how you tune a B&R and they all just shrugged. I'd encourage you find the very best rigger in your area, not the cheapest or most available.
Buy a loos gauge and follow the directions , like above about 10% of breaking strength save the money on a rigger and spend it on the gauge . I have stepped and tuned my mast for 10 years every year and others no issues . You can always tell who has not tuned right , in high winds the forestay and sail is usually shaking bad
