[C320-list] Backstay Adjuster blocks

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Don,
Same experience here. I tried and had to return due to binding. I wrote up an alternative Backstay Adjuster set up that appears in the latest issue of Mainsheet, including parts list. Additional photos are also on the 320 site. Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help...

Regards,

Jon Vez
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net> 

> 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 
> 
> 
> 
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> 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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