[C320-list] Backstay Adjuster blocks

[Jeff Church]

Don,

I installed one and ended up returning it. It was hard to set and wouldn't 
release. I think it works better on boats that have a narrower spread 
between the stays. If you want a less expensive and cleaner looking solution 
you can use two Harken #125 blocks and a shackle, and pull them down to one 
side with a 4:1 block and tackle system.

JeffC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <donauw at bellsouth.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 5:25 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Backstay Adjuster blocks


> Does any one have experience using the Johnson Marine Split Backstay car? 
> It is designed for the purpose and seems like a more elegant (and less 
> expensive) solution than using three blocks and an o-ring.
>
> Regards,
>
> Don Dixon
> Stargazer, #605
> Washington Island, WI
>
>
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