size of loos gauge

[anaisdog]

for my 1986 c34 and for a 2013 c31, can we use the same size loos gauge, for working on the rigging and if so, what size would we use?  thanks

becki kain

[Noah]

Here is one in action on my rig used by a rigger after new shrouds.

[anaisdog]

do you know what size it is though?  thanks

[Noah]

Becki. Go to this link and it has instruction and the guage size required for each wire size. Your backstay should be 5/16 unless someone has upsized it.
http://newcontent.westmarine.com/documents/pdfs/OwnersManuals/SAILBOAT_HARDWARE/INST-07.pdf

[Ron Hill]

Becki : You need a gage that will measure 5/16"  1X19 wire.  The lowers are 1/4" diameter

A thought

[Ed Shankle]

Becky,
My Loos gauge is @ 15 yrs old and can be used on different wire sizes. If you don't have a table of recommended Loos settings by wire size, you'll need to create one. Or do a search on the site, as I think you'll find one. If you can't, I'll bring mine home from the boat and post it.
Regards,
Ed