I also have a 1984 C&C 32 with the same setup as Rob (no track; single attachment point). Considering the tree trunk we have for a mast, I am not sure how much it does for the rig. I do race and have considered installing an adjustable system, but I have never felt the benefit justifies the cost. Unless you notice your mast pumping in stronger winds and lumpy seas, I do not think I would bother installing one. (I can think of several more enjoyable ways to deplete my boat-budget). With that being said, my sailing is on the Chesapeake where we have more light wind than heavy wind days. Your mileage may vary.
Drew Adair Aurora C&C 32 North East, Maryland From: Robert Abbott via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:22 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Robert Abbott <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Stus-List Re: C&C 32 Babystay My 84 C&C 32 has a babystay at a single point of attachment...no track. The babystay attaches to a SS plate with a loop on the foredeck....this plate is then attached through the deck to a SS rod running from the deck roof down to the hull in the very front of the V berth immediately to the starboard of the V berth entrance.....it does not obstruct passage in or out. Both the on deck bbstay and the rod below have a turnbuckle to adjustment although I will admit I have never adjusted the below deck one. I normally have approx 700 lbs of tension on it. Given the size of the mast and type of sailing I do, I am of the opinion I really don't need it. But since Rob Ball designed the boat for one, I use it. There was an 84 C&C 32 at my club that took his babystay off and he never had any issues going up and down the coast of Nova Scotia If you are doing sailing in heavy weather and big seas where the mast might be pumping a lot, the babystay would help to stabilize the rig but otherwise do you really need it? Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S.
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