backstay for a hunter 26

[luisgacast]

do i really need a backstay, in my hunter 26 to use a spinaker ??

thanks

luis

 

[cephius (Dave)]

Where did you find information stating that you did need a backstay in order to use a spinnaker?

 

[FourPoints]

If it is a sloop, unless it has a B&R rig, yes you need a backstay.

 

[Juice6576]

No backstay on H26

The H26 has no backstay. It uses a B&R rig. The spinnaker does not go to the masthead, but about a foot above the forestay. I've never seen a H26 with a conventional spinnaker. I used a cruising chute on my 26.

 

[yachtsman]

Don't be concerned

If you are in winds that warrant a back stay you shouldn't have the spinnaker up. Besides if you are at all worried simply pull on the mainsheet! That'll hold the mast back!