[Alberg30] Re: BRIANS #'S

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

   What Alfredo has submitted is the original list that I used to come up
with my numbers (basically by averaging).
   Here is my last posting that included my numbers:
>
> Here is the text from the previous message.
>
> These are the conclusions I drew from the list when it was published in
May
>
> Average tensions of the whole list:
> Forestay/Backstay............733
>        Backstay only...................726
>        Forestay only....................735.6
> Uppers.............................685
> Fwd Lowers.....................495
> Aft Lowers........................0   (loose)
>
> Race Boats Only Averages:
> Forestay only....................811
> No backstay only
> Uppers..............................862
> Fwd Lowers......................679
>
> Based on these numbers and info taken from Brion Toss's video on rig
tuning
> (and his web site), This is how I set up my mast.
> Starting with the mast vertical, tighten the forestay to snug/tight  but
not
> to pull the mast forward of vertical.
> Tighten the backstay to 625
> Tighten uppers to 750
> Tighten Fwd lowers to 620
> Tighten Aft lowers to slack/100
>
> After sailing a bit, I reset the backstay to 700
> These numbers worked very well for me and the boat was nicely balanced.
>
> Don't ask me to explain my logic anymore (this was done in June). I just
> happened to come across my note sheet from doing the job.
> All tensions were done with a Loos Model B, part # 90 gauge
>
Regards,
Brian       ex#497   "Free Spirit"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alfredo" <nj95gxe at yahoo.com>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 7:08 PM
Subject: [Alberg30] Re: BRIANS #'S


> Is this what you guys are looking for???
>
> A.
>
> > For the benefit of those without Excel, I've
> converted Mike's list
> > to plain ASCII text.  I also sorted the values by
> tension on the
> > uppers and forward lowers.
> >
> > Hull 277 seems to be listed twice, but I'm sure
> that's just a typo.
> > If anyone can draw some general conclusions from
> this list,
> > I think we'd all like to hear it.
> >
> >
> >                 Alberg 30 Tensions
> >            Chesapeake Appreciation Days
> >                 October 26, 1991
> >
> >    Boat # Forestay   Uppers  Forward Backstay
> >                               Lowers
> >      211*       BA     1340     1200       BA
> >      129*       BA     1340     1000       BA
> >      277*       BA     1340      600       BA
> >      277*      585     1150      520
> >      433*      780     1000     1100
> >     US17*      890      890      640
> >      227*     1520      890      480
> >      247*       BA      780      320       BA
> >        89      710      780      320
> >       252       RF      780      192     1520
> >      244*       BA      710      928       BA
> >       76*      264      710      640
> >      548*     1340      710      600
> >       196       RF      710      600      300
> >       584       RF      710      520      460
> >       451      495      530      640
> >       543      780      460      240
> >       138       RF      440      416      890
> >       488       RF      380      320      890
> >       450       RF      380      320      300
> >      484*      300      380      120
> >       454      460      380      120
> >       262      460      300      168
> >       416      780      264      168
> >       505      890      240      520
> >       584      780      216      192
> >
> >           Notes:
> >  Upper Shrouds - 1/4"
> >  Lower Shrouds - 3/16"
> >  RF - Roller Furling Head Sail - tension taken on
> backstay
> >  BA - Backstay Adjuster - Tension not available
> >  * - Indicates Racing Boat
> >  Boats with no backstay tension means fore/backstays
> were the same
> >  Data collected by Mike Lehman
>
> > ATTACHMENT part 3.2 message/rfc822
> > Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 07:34:38 -0400
> > From: chrishardy <chrishardy at tds.net>
> > To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Alberg30]
> >
> > I think I saved his e-mail with the rig tension
> > database on my computer
> > at home but I know they must be in the archives last
> > fall sometime maybe
> > nov.? He had printed out a survey of rig tension
> > from a gathering of
> > a-30's at some point. I will try to find it    chris
> >
> >
>
> =====
>
> Licet & Alfredo
>
> Free Spirit #497
>
>
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