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Title: Tension Gauges
Post by: saildestiny1 on June 20, 2001, 06:23:14 PM

The shrouds are 1/4 and 5/16 wire. What gauge can be used? The Loos Model B only goes to 9/32. Does anybody use this one and "FUDGE" the number to get close? There is only a 1/32 difference. The other option is to buy the very expensive Pro Model 3 for about $130. I haven't owned her very long and would like to get the mast correct. I can see a bend at the top to port.

Title: Tension Gauge
Post by: kmorton16@home.com on June 20, 2001, 08:33:11 PM

I use the Loos Model PT-3 on Trident and feel it is a good investment. An alternative might be to borrow one.
Ken Morton

Title: OK, but how tight are you making them?
Post by: Jkar on June 26, 2001, 01:27:24 PM

Any suggestions on tension? I have a seasoned '87, the mast is straight, just trying to eek more speed out.

Title: Catalina 34 Rigging
Post by: kmorton16@home.com on June 27, 2001, 08:00:33 PM

I have a chart that I use for tuning Trident. A Loos gauge is used. If anyone would like a copy, please e-mail me.
Ken Morton kmorton16@home.com

Title: Where is Ken Morton?
Post by: Jim Price on March 22, 2002, 09:42:59 AM

I would like to get a copy of the chart used to tune the rigging but cannot email Ken Morton using the profile address. Does any one have the chart or know the new email address for K Morton?

Title: New E-mail address
Post by: kmorton16@home.com on March 23, 2002, 08:45:27 PM

My new E-mail address is kmorton16@comcast.net
Ken Morton - Trident - 1300

Catalina 34

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