Working elasticity on wire rope

[Brion Toss]

Hello,
As noted above, you'll be setting your turnbuckles at exactly where they were when the rig was tuned, then measuring the LOA. But it is important that, if you change the turnbuckle extension, you add or subtract length on the wires. Say, for instance that you have a 30ft 0in. LOA, but the turnbuckle is an inch more closed than ideal. For the new gang you'll open the turnbuckle an inch, and take an inch off the length of the wire. Clear?
And for others reading this, if your old gang was not tuned properly, you either need to tune it before removing the old gang, or calculate how much to add or subtract to get ideal, tuned LOA's for the new gang.
Finally, I'm so glad that the site is of use to you.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[seawolf]

Brion,
Got it.
And the site has been very helpful and informative.
I think it is a great service to the layman that is trying to learn more about their boats and rigs to have a group of professionals and non professionals alike, willing to share their techniques and advise and hard earned knowledge.
Thanks again to everyone for the help.
Fairwinds.
Seawolf