[Rhodes22-list] Backstay replacement/upgrade

[John Shulick]

Joe

I would make the replacement backstay exactly the way the old one was made
if I were doing it so as to make installation easier and avoid modifying the
masthead. 1/8" cable is plenty strong for the amount of sail we carry.

John S



Sailor Joe wrote:
> 
> The starboard backstay is a bit frayed, I think I'd be more comfortable
> replacing it.
> 
> Both backstays are fabricated from one long cable.  I think I can get away
> only replacing one side???
> Anybody have experience with this?
> 

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