Who needs a Loos gauge? I have one to lend Harry Newport, RI Sent from my iPhone 8 beta
> 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 >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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! >> > _______________________________________________ > > 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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