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. I don’t think previous yards even disconnected it, but something about their sling and lift system means they have to come in with the sling from the rear with no backstay. I am pretty sure the mast has a slight backward rake, so I can’t see why the length of the backstay would be a problem, but apparently even with the turnbuckles and adjuster loosened, they can barely get it reattached. I can’t come up with a reason why they would have such a problem and if it means that something is not right with the rig. I will check the rake again tomorrow now that the boat is floating and level, but it has always had some amount of rake as measured by a weight hanging from the main halyard. Any thoughts on something I might be missing or is it normal for that kind of backstay to have limited adjustability? Thanks- Dave
Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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