when I got my boat, the back stays had not been used for a few years and the rope sections were worn and broken off. due to budget issues I decided to stay with original design and to add new line, I did upgrade line quality and down size diameter from 3/8th to 5/16th. I have to thank my friend Cameron for his help splicing this line.
detail shot of splice from line to wire, I could not find any info about what length the line should be so I guessed at 20' per side and figure I cut down if to long. After working on the rigging for this boat, I have to say that modern upgrades would be a real help, and I plan to upgrade all rigging which attaches to top of mast from cable to 12 strand Spectra with UV protection, this will save a lot of weight. and prevent all possible shaving of metal parts on carbon spar and sails, it will also be much stronger and no stretch.
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