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Rig Tension

Posted by Dale Koonce on July 22, 1999 at 09:29:16:

My thanks to Kevin for hosting this board

I have a PDQ 32 Hull #36 which I enjoy sailing on the Chesapeake Bay

I am trying to figure out what the correct tension is for the rigging

I have contacted the factory and their only reply is that it should be tight

When I asked what is tight, the reply was very tight. Does anyone have a
suggestion as to what the tension on the rig should be?
Thaks for any help

Dale

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Re: Rig Tension Bob Moline 20:48:14 9/13/99 (1)
Re: Rig Tension Dale Koonce 16:02:55 9/15/99 (0)

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Re: Rig Tension

Posted by Bob Moline on September 13, 1999 at 20:48:14:
In Reply to: Rig Tension posted by Dale Koonce on July 22, 1999 at 09:29:16:

This ia a great idea (the message board!)
RE rig tension. I have PDQ#20 R.H.M. Dauntless

My owners manual is sort of non commital on rig tension. Something about 'the
average man can depress the stays a modest amount when tensioned properly'.. or
something to that effect. This year I tensioned a little less than previous (my
4th year with the boat.) Coming back from Maine in moderate conditions, 15-20
kts. ,3 foot seas, tight reaching I noticed that the leeward stay was quite lose
and I could see the mast moving. This leads me to believe that tight, to very
tight is the proper setting. I tightened mine another 8-10 turns that evening

Thankfully without any mishap first. I am guessing that the turnbuckles are
probably at 85% of their travel.

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Re: Rig Tension Dale Koonce 16:02:55 9/15/99 (0)

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Re: Rig Tension

Posted by Dale Koonce on September 15, 1999 at 16:02:55:
In Reply to: Re: Rig Tension posted by Bob Moline on September 13, 1999 at
20:48:14:


I have followed this up with Rory at the PDQ factory. He told me that he had a
32 coming in in a few days and they would check the tension with a meter and
then let me know what the proper tension should be. I will post the information
on the bulletin board

Dale

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Re: Rig Tension

Posted by Tom Upton on April 23, 19100 at 21:07:28:
In Reply to: Re: Rig Tension posted by Dale Koonce on September 15, 1999 at
16:02:55:


Did PDQ ever follow through on the promise to provide you with rig tension data?
Tom
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