[C320-list] 2004 C320 - Mast

[warren updike]

Brad, tuning the rig is not a big deal. I think a lot more is made of it
than necessary.  Having said that, it is necessary to understand the tuning
process and purpose of each shroud.  

The Tool Box has the necessary Loos gages if you want to use them.  I also
have the rig for the tension method.  Martin, at the marina, is one of the
best rig tuners around if you want to have it done by a professional. He may
be happy to have you onboard when he does it.  I have other articles on
tuning.  You can also get the mfgr's user manual probably online.  The
Catalina owner's manual should also have tuning instructions; but, I found
mine not too helpful.

Catch me at the marina and I'll show you the tool and instructions for the
tension method.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay


-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Kuether [mailto:bkuether at comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:27 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] 2004 C320 - Mast

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