Who needs a Loos gauge?  I have one to lend

Harry
Newport, RI
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> On May 18, 2017, at 17:11, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>> 
>>> 
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