Apr 19, 2025 · My backstay (possibly like your original) was split, but not adjustable. I really enjoy the fact I can stand the mast with a loose backstay-- make the forestay connections and then tighten. …

Jul 27, 2025 · Are you sure the backstay is attached at the right points on the transom. Usually they are further apart creating a wider triangle. What is the type of connection of the backstays to the boat? …

Oct 29, 2020 · Adjustable backstays are used on race boats but they are more useful on a cruising boat where you don't have a crew to deal with bigger changes in windspeed. The difference in how the …

Mar 25, 2012 · I have read a lot about standing rigging both on the forums here, books, other articles, etc. I still don't completely understand the interaction of the back and forestays on the rigging. i have …

Jul 19, 2022 · It seems the boat was rigged incorrectly the last time the mast was put up. At the top of the mast, there is an attachment with an inside connection close to the mast, and a double …

Nov 26, 2012 · Re: Adjustable backstay on a masthead rig with swept spreade Dan, if I'm not mistaken the 33.5 is a fractional rig so the backstay adjuster is going to be much more useful than on our …

Aug 13, 2015 · I am considering putting a shroud cleat on the backstay a couple feet above desired boom height and running a short line from it to the aft end of the boom to serve the topping lift …

Jul 29, 2024 · The backstay is a split design, there are 2 chainplates to tie too at the stern. The problem i have is i cant figure how to tie the 3 cables together.

Sep 8, 2008 · Read an interesting article in good old boat this month where the author makes the case for a split backstay, split somewhere it looks like 10 - 15 feet up into two backstays to each side of …

Oct 6, 2023 · Hi everyone ! I am in the process of modifying the adjustable backstay on my Farr 11.6 (fractional rig with spreaders pointing aft) to make it a split backstay, but due to my lack of sailing …