[C320-list] Adjustable Back Stays

[Jon Vez]

I did this and wrote an article for Mainsheet a while back. It was supposed
to be posted on the 320 site, but haven't checked in a while. I have photos
and the write up, including part numbers if it's not on the site. The real
benefit is being able to take the slack out of the forestay, which leads to
less healing and improved speed. Very easy and worthwhile upgrade in my
opinion.

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 11:10 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Adjustable Back Stays


There is an article in the new "Mainsheet" about installing adjustable
backstays (or a backstay tensioner) on a C36MKII.  Have any of you done this
on a 320?  If so, what results did you get.  I am not currently racing, but
dealing with endless frustration being beaten by friends in a tricked out
C30 and a C310.  I was hoping this would enable me to point higher and do
better when close hauled.
Sam Wagner
RUTHSM (Hull 74) 		 	   		  =