[Public-List] Rig Tension

[Gordon Laco via Public-List]

Hello Wes - 

The chart of rig tensions is still on the US association's website...  I've
printed a copy and use it.   I go middle of the road with regard to tension.

Gord #426 Surprise


On 2016-02-08, 5:22 PM, "Wes Gardner via Public-List"
<public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> Here's another one...rig tension.  I do recall seeing a spreadsheet
> regarding tensioning the rig on an Alberg. In fact, my boat, by another
> name, participated in that drill which is now several (many) years old. It
> seemed that it was kind of "all of the board."  Here's my deal - I will
> never race my boat but I do come from a racing background so I do
> appreciate good sail shape (and will try to achieve it whenever I'm out
> there.)  That in mind, is there any newer/further data on setting up a rig?
> I do have a roller jib.
> 
> Obviously, since I changed out the bolts in my chainplates, I no longer
> have the rig tuned.  I am also waiting for my engine to be reinstalled so
> I'll wait till after that to put the final turns on the turnbuckles.  I do
> have a Loos gauge (somewhere :-)
> 
> Anyone have some insight into the current thinking?
> 
> Wes
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