Stus-List Re: Tuning questions - now Loos gauge accuracy

Looser than what? On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 1:17 PM John Irvin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Some interesting thoughts here. Looser tuning tends to be faster, in my > opinion (C 27-III) > > > > Sent from Mail for > Windows > > > >

Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement

Occasionally you will get a push button that will not cooperate.  Worse case scenario grab the back of the switch with water pump pliers or vice grips and drill out the center of the switch. Start a little undersized as it is likely that the switch will break off. The push button will probably

Stus-List Re: Tuning questions - now Loos gauge accuracy

Some interesting thoughts here. Looser tuning tends to be faster, in my opinion (C 27-III) Sent from Mail for Windows From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: October 20, 2022 9:45 AM To:

Stus-List Re: Engine panel button/switch replacement

I took the boot off and tried to loosen the collar on the outside, but no luck. That is why I am not sure there isn't some hidden trick. Sprayed it with PB Blaster and will try again next time I am on the boat. It is possible that the PO put a different push button in, but I can't find

Stus-List Re: C 29 Mk1 tuning questions

I followed a tuning guide that I think I got from the C photo album site. I have rod rigging and a Loos gauge (used on Ebay). Make sure vang and backstay are loose. Set rake (about 12" from gooseneck) with forestay/furler, tune uppers, then mid then lowers. I have now gone to Scar pins

Stus-List Re: Tuning questions - now Loos gauge accuracy

FWIW, I used a Loos gauge for my rod rigging this past spring to equalize the tension of my upper and lower shrouds. While sailing in a breeze, I noted that the lower shrouds were loose compared to the upper shrouds. Go figure. From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 20,

Stus-List Re: Tuning questions - now Loos gauge accuracy

For wire rigging I tested my Loos gauge compared to the gauge on my Navtec hydraulic backstay for tension in the backstay. The correlation was very close and indiscernible given the small but calibrated gauge on the Navtec unit. On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 10:44 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List <

Stus-List Tuning questions - now Loos gauge accuracy

Hmmm. Didn't think Loos gauges were terribly inaccurate. Now I question them. Found this article: https://l-36.com/loosaccuracy.php Guess a good rule is to use the same gauge only to return your rig to settings based on your experience on the water. I might borrow a neighbor's gauge and