Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

Subject: Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension Mike and Pete get the points for this one if we are keeping score. I had to replace one turnbuckle (fell in the river while trying to attach with the threads at max) and I missed the fact that there was supposed to be a toggle on the end

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

Mike and Pete get the points for this one if we are keeping score. I had to replace one turnbuckle (fell in the river while trying to attach with the threads at max) and I missed the fact that there was supposed to be a toggle on the end. That extra 3” might be the difference. I am not sure

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

+1 for checking the clearance between the aft of the mast and the mast collar. If the forestay is loose the top of the mast may be slightly forward. Going by mast rake is difficult unless the boat is floating to spec. You can take an initial reading with a digital level by comparing something

Stus-List Backstay length and tension

David: Something is wrong.can't tell you what without seeing it but definitely something is wrong. I have a split back stay and I attach mine every Spring single handed...I don't need a second pair of hands, I don't need to attach the main halyard to crank the mast back.the forestay

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

Or perhaps toggles? Either on forestay or backstay? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Pete Shelquist via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 10:10 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Pete Shelquist Subject: Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension Or are you

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

ct: Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension Hi Dave Is it possible that there is a mast step adjustment and the step has been moved aft further than desired? Have you tried running the main halyard aft and tightening the halyard? Attaching it to an aft cleat or something very

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 9:05 AM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension Dear listers- Thanks for all the advice and observations. I actually worked

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

Dear listers- Thanks for all the advice and observations. I actually worked on it for a few hours yesterday afternoon and now I really don’t know what is going on. I checked the mast with no backstay on and it still showed a few inches of rake. The forestay had a significant arc to it and

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

David: When my two back stay turn buckles are tensioned to where I like them, no adjuster pulled on, there is approx. 2" showing on each one on the inside of the turn buckle.I thread both sides of each turn buckle equally. When attaching to the back rail when stepping the mast, both are

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

017-05-11 09:26 (GMT-04:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Stus-List Backstay length and tension Gary Good point.when I reattach mine, I have the second person holding the backstay(s) push the adjuster all the way u

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

2:15 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C.<mailto:capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension Ditto Josh's solution. Keel step rig. No issue with back stay off in calm or light conditions. If in doubt use main halyard aft to bl

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

Ditto Josh's solution. Keel step rig. No issue with back stay off in calm or light conditions. If in doubt use main halyard aft to block it. Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2017, at 8:50 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > They said was that there

Stus-List Backstay length and tension

David: My boat has the same setup for a backstay.split with an adjuster.I unstep and step my mast, however, I have no problem attaching the split backstay which I am the one usually doing it. I leave the turn buckle(s) attached and simply remove the split ring and pin in the Fall

Re: Stus-List Backstay length and tension

CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:35 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Backstay length and tension My boat has a split backstay with an adjuster that is pulled down with block and tackle to pin

Stus-List Backstay length and tension

My boat has a split backstay with an adjuster that is pulled down with block and tackle to pinch the split and increase tension (Is there a nautical name I should know?). My boat was splashed today and the yard crew complained for the second year about the difficulty reattaching the backstay.