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dasreboot
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Initially Posted - 05/12/2015 :  06:05:19  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
added another cascade to my backstay. Now it's 24 to 1. much easier to adjust in higher winds. lucky shot with that bird.
Todd Lewis
Eowyn 87 TR/WK C25 #5656
ARWEN 84 TR/SK C25 #4031
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 05/12/2015 :  11:25:21  Show Profile
Be careful not to over-tension it, Todd. I put a long crack in my transom gelcoat by over-tensioning the factory-stock adjustable backstay. The purpose of the adjustable backstay on a masthead rig isn't really to let you tension the forestay above factory specs, so you can make the boat point higher to windward. It's purpose is to enable you to ease the backstay tension on the downwind legs. Easing the backstay tension downwind powers up the genoa.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 05/12/2015 :  12:39:48  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
Good point thanks. When its blowing its always eased and overpoeered :)
Todd Lewis
Eowyn 87 TR/WK C25 #5656
ARWEN 84 TR/SK C25 #4031
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