Just wondering whether anyone knows what the rig tension should be when using a tension gauge on the shrouds? Can't seem to find it anywhere and if we could get an idea, would help with the queries on this discussion maybe?
Just wondering whether anyone knows what the rig tension should be when using a tension gauge on the shrouds? Can't seem to find it anywhere and if we could get an idea, would help with the queries on this discussion maybe?
Thanks
Mark "250- Snapper"
In the new rigging manual, in the section on rigging the jib (after step 7) there is a note:
'If a loose gauge is used to measure the rig tension do NOT exceed 24 units or 150Kg - measured on the shroud 0.75 metres above the vernier adjuster.'
So that should set the maximum, anyway.
But the manual is rather vague about this elsewhere:
'6. Tension the jub halyard purchase system until the jib luff wire is taught.' (sic.)
WE have now re-rigged our boat so I can say the lower shrouds on our boat are also in the fifth hole down (as are the higher shrouds - fifth hole down on the front holes). Confused....hope not!!
As for rig tension.....simply pull on as much as you can....the boats are very robust and we have tried playing with differnet tensions but it makes very little if not any difference. Just sail it!!!
Rigging
Posted - 02 Jul 2007 : 11:54:37
