Maybe Bob is referring to what I do. Where the adjuster is pinned to the transom right in the way of the ladder, I replaced the shackle with one that has a captive pin. When I want it out of the way, I just unscrew it and pull it to the side, secured there with the same piece of shockcord I use to secure the swim ladder. Takes about 15 seconds.
Tom Monroe Different Drummer "Lance Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: [email protected] 07/02/2007 07:09 PM Please respond to [email protected] To <[email protected]> cc Subject Re: catalina27-talk: Back Stay I do need the adjuster as she does race at times. The adjuster is removable; but, I am looking for an alternative, less complicated arrangement. Lance Jones Cruising Captain, Barefoot Sailing Club Catalina 27TR SN 5455 Gaelforce! Capri 25 SN 411 Scottish Rebel! ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:16 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Back Stay Lance, if you are using the ladder you don't need the backstay adjuster. Isn't it removable? Bob Mann -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Lance Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Howdy all! Hope you're having a great 4th o' July weekend. My boat has the standard, factory installed adjustable split back stay. One wire stay to each corner and the pulley system pinned in the middle of the transom. It works well; but, makes it hard to use the ladder which is right up the middle of the transom. Has anyone ever used a different type system that allows the center to be free? I have a system on my Capri 25 and on my C-22s that worked well with the adjustable portion being a series of blocks on one end and the line running through a block on the main back stay and going down to the other corner of the transom. Lance Jones Cruising Captain, Barefoot Sailing Club Catalina 27TR SN 5455 Gaelforce! Capri 25 SN 411 Scottish Rebel!
