Topic: Rig Tension
If I had an actual Loos gauge, what are the recommended tensions for a CO26?
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If I had an actual Loos gauge, what are the recommended tensions for a CO26?
I use a guage every season to tune my rig. (In fact, I use 2.) My cap shrouds, forestay and backstay (above the split) are all 3/16" wire so I use the Loos 90 lb guage. The other shrouds on my boat are 1/8" or 5/32" wire (I forget off-hand), so I use the smaller Loos guage for those. I tension according to the appropriate specs included with the tension guages for the diameter of the wire I'm tuning. I tension first thing when the boat is launched, boom on, but no sails, then again about 2 - 3 weeks later. I sail alone, so I don't check the rig whilst underway. Apart from this, I go by feel. If it doesn't feel the same under sail on both tacks, I check my rigging again. I've never found any documentation about tuning a Contessa 26 specifically. There is a post under Contessa 26 Tech Notes, titled "Rigging Notes" that you could also refer to .
Cheers.
Carolyn
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