Shroud Tension Calculator

Calculate standing rigging loads on cap shrouds, lowers, and forestay

Input Parameters

Results

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Cap Shroud Load
lb
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Lower Shroud Load
lb
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Forestay Load
lb
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Min Wire Dia
in

Reference

Cap Shroud Load = RM / (beam/2 × cos(angle)) Forestay ≈ 1.15 × Cap Load Safety Factor 3:1 minimum for standing rigging