I can't measure backstay since boat is secured for winter, mast down and entire boat wrapped with hvy.weight Sunbrella tarp.
The covering--upholstery and vinyl -- of interior cushions are original and like new. I had the centerboard sandblasted about four years ago for $25.00. Bill K, M-17 Half Monty (#55) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
