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You are right David,
I should have been clearer. ie keep whatever the boat came with.
dwight
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Subject: Re: lv-ab: Running backstays
In a message dated 01/11/2005 15:07:43 GMT Standard Time, writes:
Hey Wanderer,
Running backstays control the tilt and bend in the mast which allows for fine tuning on a fractionally rigged boat. A must on a racing boat but not needed on a live aboard or cruiser.
Have a look here: http://www.harken.com/blocks/fastlight.php
dwight
that is a bit all encompassing and not really correct either - what about if you are living aboard an old racer or using it for cruising - also running backstays are not only used on fractional rigs
running backstay are used to SUPPORT the mast - typically so you can use a smaller section - a more bendy mast
as you so rightly suggested they are there to oppose and triangulate the forces and bending moment resulting from the use of an inner forestay
for sailing in light winds and in flat water you can take them forward to the shroud chainplates in heavy weather or in choppy seas for sure you want them on to stop the mast from pumping i would not remove them all together.
regards
David
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