Tension of the shrouds

[kurz]

Hello
how much shuld the tension be with the shrouds? ( )

At the moment the shrouds going to the top are quite loosely tensionend.

Some say that it is perfect, others mean, that they have to be quite strong.

Can you tell me, how to do? Shall I tensional all as much so the mast still can easy turn?

Thanks - kurzs from Switzerland

[Don T]

Look here:
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... it=Tension

[kurz]

Look here:
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/v ... it=Tension

there they talk just about an , and I have a

[Benmcgov]

The tension should be in the owners manual. If you go to Resources the manual for your boat will be in there for download. I think its 1/2" of play. don't quote me on that though.

Cheers,
Ben

[Catigale]

Kurz

It is bad to have the shrouds loose. This will make them fail by fatigue.

The shrouds should feel hard to finger pressure only, but will move under pressure from leaning back with your body weight, to give a rough guide.

It is almost impossible to over tighten them since you won't be able to pin the forestay.

[Kaceys ' Charm]

The question is how does it sail now? I have both set at 25 on the loos and that seems perfect. I've tried tighter and had problems pointing. The mast always rotated no matter how much tension I had but I do use a boom vang so maybe that helps. I would try different tensions to see what you like. Just use cotter pins and lots of tape until you have it dialed in.

[dca81]

I just reset my shroud tensions this last weekend. I purchased a Loos Pro model and set the uppers at 25 and lower at 22. I am not sure what the numbers should be since the ownwers manual guidance uses the highly technical description "snug". My mast appears straight from the stern. Sailed great afterwards, mast rotates easily, and no movement in the mast when I get a little close to the wind and the jib starts to flutter. I mention the Loos model because my neighbor at the slip had a standard Loos guage and brought it over to show me how it worked. He got a different reading then I did (higher..I think), we looked at the scales on the guages and they are different also (used 5/32 inch scales on both guages). Just mention this so you can be alert that the scale numbers mentioned may be dependent upon the type Loos guage used. Just an observation/experience, I am interested in others input on this.