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OJ
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Initially Posted - 07/09/2010 :  05:37:19  Show Profile
Okay, I'm being lazy here . . . has anyone zeroed in on the correct (or reasonably close) tension values for the above gauges for the C25?

I admire those who tune their rigs by feel. In the past I've successfully made the mast look like an S - even while using gauges .

A matter of practice I suppose!
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/09/2010 :  07:46:05  Show Profile
check this out:
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&whichpage=0.64&TOPIC_ID=15249&
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Mike Rauh
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Response Posted - 07/11/2010 :  09:12:09  Show Profile
While the precise tension for upper and lower shrouds is unknown to me, I can say that using a loos guage is a good idea.

I've tried to tension a shroud on one side of the boat and then attempt to duplicate that tension on the opposite side by using hand feel. No matter how much I fuss over the right feel, when I compare the results using my loos guage it always shows I'm off.

So, I recommend using a loos guage to verify both side are evenly balanced with whatever tension you decide on.
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