[C320-list] 2004 C320 - Mast

[Scott Thompson]

There is a tuning guide written by a sailmaker on the web site at

http://www.catalina320.com/article.php/20040828173431380

But I also strongly recommend you go to briontoss.com and order his rig 
tuning video.  This helped me understand the principles involved much 
better, plus he offers a lot of practical tips.

BTW, in the Chesapeake region most people do not take the mast down each 
winter.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, 653

Brad Kuether wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> 
> The countdown for my 320 is in the single digits.  We had a "bump in the road" for financing, (no it wasn't my credit) and we had to push to the week of the 20th for delivery.
> 
> My new to me boat will arrive via truck, and the mast will be re-stepped at the marina after she goes into the water.
> 
> Here is my question.  I got to be "ok" with tensioning my single spreader configuration on the C&C.  
> 
> What do people do in the spring to tune the rig after its been taken down for the winter?  Did Catalina come up with a "put the turnbuckle here" type owner friendly solution?  I am guessing not but hey anything is possible.  If it's not that easy, what are people doing after sticks go back on the boat?  I have a Loos, but may be too small for the "Catagory A" shrouds....
> 
> I am also going to join the association shortly.  What a bargain.
> 
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Independence"
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> Middle River, MD   

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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653