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michael.j.wenger
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Initially Posted - 07/19/2014 :  15:07:44  Show Profile
My 1980 C25 TR came with a backstay rigged with what appears to be 1/4" nylon line. Do people have recommendations for the type and size of line that I should use for the replacement? Many thanks, as always!
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OJ
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  15:21:24  Show Profile
Assume you mean the topping lift is 1/4" nylon line?
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michael.j.wenger
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  15:24:20  Show Profile
No: no topping lift on this one (still has the pigtail). It's an adjustable backstay.
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OJ
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  15:40:48  Show Profile
Guess I'm still a little confused. Backstays on a C25 are stainless steel stranded wire.
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Reality
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  16:01:28  Show Profile
I also have an adjustable backstay. It looks like 1/4 of 5/16 rope to me. I would imagine low stretch. As for the length I have not removed mine to measure it. Catalina Direct has the hardware but no mention of the line.
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OJ
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  17:50:30  Show Profile
Indeed, you want a low stretch line for the backstay tensioner - something like a Dacron. Nylon stretches way too much.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  18:15:58  Show Profile
I would recommend that you go with a HMWPE like Vectran, Amsteel, or any other brand if you want line instead of SS. Rigging is heavily loaded and you want very low stretch and very high strength. Line requires much more frequent replacement, but replacement is relatively easy. I'll stick with SS on my rigging, including the adjustable back stay.
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  19:00:10  Show Profile
I use yacht braid because it is so short that stretch is not an issue.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  20:14:17  Show Profile
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Originally posted by Dave5041

I would recommend that you go with a HMWPE like Vectran, Amsteel, or any other brand if you want line instead of SS. Rigging is heavily loaded and you want very low stretch and very high strength. Line requires much more frequent replacement, but replacement is relatively easy. I'll stick with SS on my rigging, including the adjustable back stay.

I believe he is referring to the line used on the back-stay tensioner to tighten the back-stay.
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Response Posted - 07/19/2014 :  21:13:26  Show Profile
Actually I have a block at the end of a shortened backstay and run a bridle of yachtbraid through it which is connected to a purchase. It is a common rig these days.
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