tension on wire rigging

[gbsailstar]

I have a Capri 18 with fin keel. What should the tension reading be on the upper and lower shrouds?

 

[jeffnick]

Re: tension on wire rigging

I never used a gauge, just sighted up the mast while on a good beat...adjusting the tension by feel and sight.

The weather shrouds should keep the mast straight, the lee shrouds can be a little loose but not floppy.

Anyway, that's how we did it while living aboard our B27 for 3 years.

 

[gbsailstar]

Re: tension on wire rigging

Thanks for the reply. I just ordered a tension gauge and was wondering what the lbs should be.

 

[saildan]

Re: tension on wire rigging

I have a Capri 18 with fin keel. What should the tension reading be on the upper and lower shrouds?

Have you checked the Catalina specification sheet or spoken with the owner's support group for tips?

http://www.catalinayachts.com


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cat18owners

 

[SolingSailor]

Re: tension on wire rigging

Generally, boat designers specify shrouds to operate at about 25% of breaking strength. So look up the breaking strength for the diameter of your wire, and divide by 4 or 5; you will have a good starting point to tune your rig.