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SvenG · 24-02-2011, 11:39

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Originally Posted by boatman61

Oh... by the way Sven...
I think you should either word things much better... or more directly...
Someone has enquired if you were inferring that one of my former customers was saying I was a crook...
Which got me wondering if I Was being slandered...

No, I was referring to your earlier comment ...

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And I'm no help whatsoever as I tension by touch and sight

So you have only yourself to blame

-Sven

barnakiel · 24-02-2011, 16:56

One can measure tension without a gauge too.

Go to Selden page and read the rigging manual.

Knowing the tension (in kgs, %, whatever) helps little. Boat types are pretty individual and rigs differ. Hence, proper tension on one boat can be completely inadequate on another.

b.

**boatman61** · 24-02-2011, 16:59

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Originally Posted by SvenG

So you have only yourself to blame

-Sven

Sigh.... story of my life..

SvenG · 24-02-2011, 17:38

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Originally Posted by boatman61

Sigh.... story of my life..

Since it can apparently be misconstrued I'm fine with having one of the Mods delete my post (#9 I think ?). As far as I can tell I can neither edit nor delete it but certainly don't want to unintentionally tarnish anyone's fine name or reputation.

-Sven

blgklr · 24-02-2011, 18:06

It probably is worth using the guage or amount of streach method. The wire can take more tension than needs applying. Too much tension can cause problems with hull and bulkheads. There is more to it than the mast being in column. Manuals from builders should specify rig tuning. Lee shrouds should not feel as taught as the windward. (15-20 knots of wind)