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Loos Professional Model rigging tension gauge

Professional Model tension gauges

Standard Type

Rod rigging tension gauge

 

 

 

Rigging tension gauges by Loos & Co. Inc.

Take the guess work out of tuning your rigging: Loose rigging reduces sailing performance and puts damaging shock loads on the rigging and hull; excessively tight rigging strains the hull and the rig components.

Loos tension gauges provide the basis for accurate and repeatable tuning of boat standing rigging.

The gauges are simple to use and ruggedly constructed to provide years of service.

The Loos Professional model gauges can be left on the wire for hands-free adjustment of the cable tension and are more accurate than the Standard model. The Professional model is accurate to 3% at mid-range whilst the Standard model is accurate to 5% at mid-range.

The scale reading can be converted to the actual tension in kilograms by reference to the calibration table attached to the gauge body.

Most leading sailmakers give rig tuning advice when supplying sails for one design classes, to ensure that the sail shape is as designed. The almost universal guide is the Loos Model A or B gauge. The Professional models include a conversion chart so that sailors can enjoy the convenience and accuracy of the Professional model whilst using these Standard gauge settings.

We also offer model RG-10 and RG-11 gauges for tuning rod rigging.

Rod rigging tension gauges:

Rod rigging reference chart:

RT-10 gauge

Rod imp.

Rod mm

Rod No.

 

0.172

4.4

-4

 

0.198

5.0

-6

 

0.225

5.7

-8

 

0.250

6.4

-10

RT-11 gauge

0.281

7.1

-12

 

0.330

8.4

-17

 

0.375

9.5

-22

Full instructions are included.

Article on rig tensioning using the Loos & Co Rig Tension gauge
Rig tensioning using the Loos.pdf 320kb

All prices include Postage and Packing to UK and Euro zone. Goods despatched within 3 working days by first class post. For rest of the world prices please email info@saltyjohn.co.uk.

Standard Type A (91M) covers wire sizes 2.5mm, 3mm and 4mm

GBP
GBP
A (91M) £49.95
Euro
Euro 
A (91M) €69.95

Standard Type B (90M) covers wire sizes 5mm, 6mm and 7mm

GBP
GBP
B (90M) £52.95
Euro
Euro 
B (90M) €74.00

Pro PT- 1 M, covers wire diameters 2.5mm, 3mm and 4mm.

GBP
GBP
Pro PT-1 M £64.95
Euro
Euro 
Pro PT-1 M € 90.00

Pro PT- 2 M, covers wire diameters 5mm, 6mm and 7mm.

GBP
GBP
Pro PT-2 M £69.95
Euro
Euro 
Pro PT-2 M € 99.00

Pro PT- 3 M, covers wire diameters of 7mm, 8mm, 9mm & 10mm

GBP
GBP
Pro PT-3 M £129.95
Euro
Euro 
Pro PT-3 M €199.00

RT-10M: Rod sizes -4,-6,-8,-10,-12

GBP
GBP
RT-10M £259.95
Euro
Euro 
RT-10M €375.00

RT-11M: Rod sizes -12.-17,-22

GBP
GBP
RT-11M £259.95
Euro
Euro 
RT-11M €375.00

 

 

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J. Schofield Ltd (Salty John Boat Products).
Oakwood House, Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Preston PR3 0YP, UK

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