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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

28-10-2010, 00:07

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Do I Need a Backstay Tensioner ?

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Posted By ozskipper

Regardless of racing or cruising. A backstay will...

Regardless of racing or cruising. A backstay will add forward prebend to the centre of most modern day ( say the last 30 years) masts. This pre bend pulls the centre of the mainsails luff forward....

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

26-10-2010, 00:48

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Do I Need a Backstay Tensioner ?

Views: 18,633

Posted By ozskipper

An Adjustable system is better for your mast....

An Adjustable system is better for your mast. Crank it on in heavy weather to increase prebend,flatten the main and depower a bit.

Then ease it when off the wind or on the mooring to allow the...

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