Rig tension on Bristol 40

[Eric Takakjian]

We launched our Bristol 40 Santana last week and are in the process of getting things sorted. Does anyone know what the rig tension specs should be? I have a Loos model B tension gauge.

[Scott Rosenthal]

You can check my settings at http://sltf.com/boat/system/rigging/

Scott

1980 B40 Willow 

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On Aug 6, 2023, at 10:33 AM, Eric Takakjian <drvq...@gmail.com> wrote:

We launched our Bristol 40 Santana last week and are in the process of getting things sorted. Does anyone know what the rig tension specs should be? I have a Loos model B tension gauge.

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[Matthew Thomson]

I typically shoot for 10-12%, based on the wire diameter that you measure with the Loos gage and the chart on the back.

VR Matt

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[Eric Takakjian]

Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it

[Mark]

One last thought on using a tension gauge.  I set the rig tension on a boat once using one but when I sighted up the mast track from the bottom looking up the mast wasn't in alignment.  Turned out the mast had a slight bend so to get the mast straight the tension had to be uneven!  Just do a visual check when you are done.

Mark

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[Eric Takakjian]

Thanks for the tip Mark that's a good point

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