Dennis Which model of Loos gauge are you using? Sent from my iPad
> On May 24, 2018, at 6:18 AM, dwight veinot via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Thanks Dennis, very similar numbers to what my 35 MKII likes; similar rigs I > guess. I have tried more tension on the uppers, in fact to 1200 and above as > you note and that works fine in 20+ knots apparent wind. Let me also say > that if you get head stay tension correct then with about 1000 lbs on the > backstay with a 135% headsail she should hold a nearly close hauled course > without a hand on the wheel as long as conditions stay somewhat constant, > balanced almost perfect which on St. Margaret's Bay can be the whole way > across, or about 6 miles. Watch for other boats in your path because she > will be moving at 7 or better in 15 apparent > > If you dare go forward, lie on your back feet forward and sight up the mast. > You should see a nice bend in the mast to leeward maximum at about spreader > height...that's what works good, caused by the much lower tension on the > forward and aft lowers. Beautiful bow, who said the mast on a 35 was too big > to bend...bends nicely to leeward and loves it...fun stuff to play with, get > a gauge and have fun > > Dwight Veinot > C&C 35 MKII, Alianna > Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS > d.ve...@bellaliant.net > > >> On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 6:49 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> OK, here's the super secret rig tensions for a 35-1. Don't tell anyone >> outside the C&C community! >> >> Number are: Loos # / Tension in lbs / %breaking strength >> >> Uppers 34 / 1300 / 21 >> Fwd lowers 21 / 640 / 14 >> Aft lowers 12 / 270 / 5.5 >> >> These tensions should induce a bit of pre-bend in your mast. Your main sail >> may not be cut for any pre-bend. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> >>> On Wed, May 23, 2018 at 8:59 AM, Glen Eddie via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> Hello everyone, >>> >>> >>> >>> Just curious if anyone has the standing rigging tension for the shrouds on >>> a C&C 35 Mk1. I have lost my sheets with the numbers. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> >>> >>> Glen Eddie >>> >>> Tel: 416-777-5357 >>> >>> Fax: 1-888-812-2557 >>> >>> ged...@torkinmanes.com >>> >>> VCard >>> >>> Torkin Manes LLP >>> Barristers & Solicitors >>> >>> 151 Yonge Street, Suite 1500 >>> Toronto ON M5C 2W7 >>> torkinmanes.com >>> >>> An international member of Ally Law >>> >>> This email message, and any attachments, is intended only for the named >>> recipient(s) above and may contain content that is privileged, confidential >>> and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received >>> this message in error, please notify the sender and delete this email >>> message. Thank you. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >>> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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