[Rhodes22-list] Shroud tension,(was all pacific boat show)

[b.ivers at att.net]

  Richard thanks for good advise. It makes good sence, and if I can get the job done without  a gauge more the better. You mentioned one item in your responce about the forward lower shroud. Stan also mentioned this in his instructions to install the mast hoist crane. I do not have a forward lower shroud. Unless the shroud that is mounted  lower on the mast is a lower shroud. This must be the case. I was looking at the cabin top and assuming this was where a upper shroud would be. 
  Soo much to learn.  Barry



-------------- Original message from "Richard Smith" <sailnut at worldnet.att.net>: -------------- 


> > Also in the FAQ there is a good letter about getting the tension right 
> on all the rigging by using the Loo's model 91 tension gauge. Where shoud I 
> look for this gauge? I'am assuming the correct tension is important and 
> would be less than proffessional to try and get this right by pulling stays 
> and shrouds by hand. > 
> 
> You can do an adequate job without a gauge by tightening the upper shrouds 
> until the leeward shroud is just barely loose (but not slack) when sailing 
> close hauled. The same goes for the lowers except that It's OK for the 
> forward lower shroud to be a little bit looser then this. 
> 
> The forestay should be tightened until the luff of the head sail stays 
> straight when close hauled. The back stays should be tight enough to hold 
> the mast vertical 
> 
> Beware of over tightning the shrouds it can cause permanent damage to your 
> boat. 
> 
> Richard Smith 
> 
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