I'm sure somebody might be willing to let you borrow one for the cost of shipping...
On May 18, 2017 3:35 PM, "Jim Reinardy via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: > Here is the reply from Loos: > > "PT gauges are for wire rope only, there is no conversion for rod. The > statement on the web site only infers that we make both kinds." > > I guess it is RT series or nothing. I have contacted the store in > Newport, we will see if that pans out. Thanks for all the help! > > Jim > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: Stus-List Loos RT-10 rod tension gauge > From: Jim Reinardy via CnC-List <[email protected]> > Date: Thu, May 18, 2017 11:21 am > To: [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > > Josh, > > I am guessing you are right, but I sent a note to Loos about using the PT > series and will share anything I get back. > > Thanks, > > Jim > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: Stus-List Loos RT-10 rod tension gauge > From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List <[email protected]> > Date: Thu, May 18, 2017 11:01 am > To: "C&C List" <[email protected]> > Cc: Josh Muckley <[email protected]> > > Bought mine for ~$500. There are ways to tune the rig without but I like > the consistency and scientific order to doing it with a tension gauge. My > understanding is that you need an RT-10 or RT-11 for rod rigging. The > important factor being that rod is naturally more rigid than wire thus the > scale is different. > After tuning, the boat no longer has a pronounced favoritism for a port > tack. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On May 18, 2017 10:57 AM, "Jim Reinardy via CnC-List" < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Curious about those who have an RT-10 gauge, did you find a deal? I see >> prices on those at about $500, which I am having trouble justifying. >> >> Jim Reinardy >> C&C 30-2 "Firewater" >> Milwaukee, WI >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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