Here are a couple of pix of the split backstay on our 1987 33-2. The legs of the backstay terminate on pad-eyes in molded-in pockets on the transom, port and starboard, so the backstay legs thread through the stern pulpit.
The tensioner legs terminate on pad-eyes on deck just inboard of the rail. The tensioner tackle is about 4:1, so there is a lot of line (1/2" ?) to coil up when the backstay is tensioned. Sorry I didn't make a photo of that, but you can see it under the bottom left corner of the LifeSling, and the tackle just above the middle of the LifeSling. The tensioner tackle is in the way when moving from behind the wheel on the port side. There's just enough space to squeeze by. I think I'd prefer a centerline hydraulic tensioner, as simpler and neater. https://telamontechnologies.com/epilogue/images/splitBackstay.jpg https://telamontechnologies.com/epilogue/images/backstayPadeye.jpg Adrian Humphreys Epilogue, Rockport ME C&C 33-2 adri...@telamontech.com _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
