[C320-list] Backstay adjuster.

[JJ Morrison]

Doesn't matter how the mainsail is engineered. I recently installed a backstay adjuster (purchased used on this site) and really couldn't believe the improvement when sailing to windward. Boat stands up better and I get at least 5degrees higher pointing with my shallow draft wing keel. The other advantage is that you can leave the boat with not so much strain on the fore and aft stays and apply the pressure only when you need it. I never did like to leave the boat all sailing season with the stays singing tight.CheersJohnM1999#574

> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
> Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:25:08 -0400
> Subject: [C320-list] Backstay adjuster.
> 
> I've read with interest the discussions on backstay adjusters. Some said that you can't really increase mast bend because of the mast head rig (I'm paraphrasing as per my understanding) but you can increase head stay tension. That being said, I'm wondering if the adjuster would work on an in-mast furling rig.  Has anyone tried it or have thoughts on the subject?