Here is a link to both Excel and html versions. If someone wants to put the html version in files section, please do.
http://racelkn.com/c27/C27rigtension.html http://racelkn.com/c27/C27rigtension.xls Phil Agur wrote: > Hi Richard, > > > > In the files section for the group there is an Excel spreadsheet with > rigging tensions (if you can't read it I'll post it as a PDF for you). > > > > I think you should also read the factory manual on setting the rigging > tension. When I co-owned a race boat the other owner crushed the mast down > there the deck trying to maintain rigging tensions he got off the internet > week after week. My first indication there was a problem came when he > announced we needed all new standing rigging because he was out of > adjustment. So please read the factory manual and judge for yourself whether > you should follow the designer's recommendation or another data source. > Catalina's that are seriously raced have many under deck reinforcements > installed to withstand the rigors of racing and indeed can run higher > rigging pressures than normal. If your boat is stock, I would start with > stock. > > > > Phil Agur > <http://www.catalina27.org/public_pages/profile270.htm> s/v Wing Tip > C270 LE #184 MMSI 366901790 > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Richard > Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:32 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [IC27A] Specs for tensioning of shrouds for C27 > > > > > > I own a 1990 C27 - purchased it late last year. I had the mast dropped at > haulout in the fall. In preparation for the Spring launch, I need to get a > hold of information to assist me in determining the tensions which need to > be applied to the forestay, backstay, and shrouds. > > Can anyone assist in pointing me to any sources for this information? > My boat is a 1990 C27, standard rig. > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
