We have an OEM Split backstay on our 36 ft 34+ and it has no problem leaning back the 52ft double spreader telephone pole of a masthead rig we have. We checked it and it moves the mast head a good 4-6 inches. The setup has 2 triple blocks if I remember correctly.
Before I started racing and really using it I was considering upgrading to a hydraulic setup. My very experienced rigger said: Go racing with it then tell me you need to spend 1700-1900 bucks replacing this perfectly functional and effective setup..
He was right. It is not quite as sexy looking as a hydraulic setup and is perhaps a little slower to tighten but it is very positive and works like a charm. Power is not an issue. In fact that's about the only line that never requires a winch on the whole boat..
As for the "Chainplates" you'd need to install, they are about 3" wide and 8 " long backing plates on U bolts.. That's nothing expensive or complicated
Outside of replacing blocks every 20-25 years for 2-3 hundred bucks (Mine are about due) and the occasional line replacement.. It's pretty much maintenance free and deadbolt reliable..
You bet it'd be just dandy on a 33 footer..
If you are interested, PM me I'll send you photos of the setup when I go to the boat next time.
Best Regards,
Francois
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, Georgia
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