Loos gauge for forestay

[Roc]

Has anyone used the Loos gauge to tension the forestay?  With the extrusion for the furler in the way, how did you do it?  Also, what about the backstay, was the gauge set above the split?  Would appreciate the advice.
Thanks--
Roc-

[kmorton16@home.com]

The forestay tension can be estimated by:
Forestay breaking strength (0.15) = 12500lbs (0.15) = 1875lbs less 15% because of the greater angle of backstay.  1875lbs-[(0.15)1875)]=281lbs.
1875lbs-281lbs=1594lbs for backstay. Backstay bridle tension=1594/2=797lbs. This is measured on each side of the bridle with a Loos gage.
Ken Morton - Trident