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Bob Conway
Huber Heights, Ohio
Boat Name: Spindrift
Model/Year: C22/1979
Hull No. #8717
Hailing Port: Buck Creek, Ohio |
 04/28/2009 7:49 AM Pacific Time
I have a question about setting the tension on the lower forward and aft shrouds. I have a loos guage. My boat has an adjustable split back stay and a CDI furler. What is the best way to set the tension on the lowers? Do I adjust the backstay until the back stay is at the recommended tension? I can't measur the forestay due to the furler. Or do I loosen the back stay and then adjust the lowers? If so, does the standard tension still apply. If I put tension on the back stay, the tension will increase on the forward lowers and decrease on the aft lowers (at least theoretically).
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bob |
David Torrisi
Santa Clara, CA
Boat Name: Dumbo
Model/Year: 1975 C-22
Hull No. 4330
Hailing Port: Santa Clara |
04/28/2009 11:39 AM Pacific Time
Bob,
There's a great tuning guide here:
http://www.northsailsod.com/class/catalina22/catalina22_tuning.html
It should be noted that if you have the original chainplates and rigging, these numbers are going to be higher than what you should use. The job of the lower shrouds it to keep the mast in column while under sail. There's usually slack on the leward side shrouds in a fresh breeze, but the mast should be essential straight sidways.
Copies of the original owners manual here:
http://www.catalina22.org/manuals/index.htm
have a rudimentary rig tuning setup that may be helpful.
David |
Bob Conway
Huber Heights, Ohio
Boat Name: Spindrift
Model/Year: C22/1979
Hull No. #8717
Hailing Port: Buck Creek, Ohio |
04/28/2009 12:51 PM Pacific Time
David,
Thanks!
Bob |
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