I didn't want to hijack the thread about the 311 backstay adjustment , but would like to determine a means of adjusting a 323 split backstay without using a triangle plate and block system to pinch the two stays together.
I was considering a change to a single backstay from the masthead to about half the distance to the transom terminated to a single block. I would then utilize the existing backstay anchorages to create a 16:1 system operable from one side.
I have two reasons for considering this. I don't want to have a block and tackle adjuster running to mid transom mostly because of a headroom issue at the helm. Second, while stepping and Unstepping the mast each spring and fall, the split backstays are a pain to attach, detach, and adjust.
I was considering a change to a single backstay from the masthead to about half the distance to the transom terminated to a single block. I would then utilize the existing backstay anchorages to create a 16:1 system operable from one side.
I have two reasons for considering this. I don't want to have a block and tackle adjuster running to mid transom mostly because of a headroom issue at the helm. Second, while stepping and Unstepping the mast each spring and fall, the split backstays are a pain to attach, detach, and adjust.