[C320-list] Back Stay Adjuster and Headstay toggle

[Jon Vez]

Rick,

I installed a backstay adjuster several years ago. No need for a toggle on
the headstay. I have both pictures and a detailed description of this
project on the web site including all of the parts I used. Several owners
have done this upgrade. The primary advantage of this is to tighten the
forestay, not to bend the mast. Tightening the forestay in a fresh breeze
helps keep the jib flat--makes a big difference! If you have questions or
can't find the article, let me know and I'll try to dig it up...

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rick Evans
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 1:19 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Back Stay Adjuster and Headstay toggle

I read the article by Mark Yeager many times about his suggested adjustments
for the 320 that referred to adding a toggle to the headstay to lengthen it
and a back stay adjuster.

In the spirit of being lazy:
1. Has anyone done these mods?
2. If so do you have pics you can send to my direct email?
3. Do you have a parts list of exactly what you bought?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Rick
#724