Rigging Harmonics
See the related topic: Shivering rigging
Date: March 26, 2001
From: Fred Lowe frederick.h.lowe1@jsc.nasa.gov
I own a1988 E-42 with rod rigging .Has anyone had any luck with the problem of the rigging humming in a stiff breeze.I have tried just about everything I know short of wrapping it with something. If you have any suggestion please let me know. Thanks.
Date: March 31, 2001
From: Lee and Carol Elwell leeelwell@aol.com
We own a 1989 E-42 and also have the same harmonic problem with our rod rigging. 'we have tried everything from loosening and tightening the rigging and also having experts tune the rigging, to no avail. We too would like to know if anyone has the answer!
Date: April 4, 2001
From: Jerry Bernath bernathj@pocketmail.com
I also have Rod Rigging on my 1988 E42 & there is no way to stop the noise as far as I know. Sorry.
Date: December 25, 2001
From: Donna Cass bacchus42@earthlink.net
Hi guys, We have a 1986 E-42 with wire rigging, and we have the same problem with the "moaning" sound, from the backstay, in higher wind ranges. You can almost tell the windspeed from the sound. We haven't done this yet, but we were told that by tightening or loosening the stay segment just a little, the change in tension can dampen the harmonic. You may also try wrapping tape around an area of the stay a few inches below any nodal point, which may dampen the vibration.
