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navydavy12000 · Mar 13, 2003

So how much are you asking?

jayne3134 · Nov 1, 2006

i have a complete and running ALBIN 022 including gearbox and a spare
short engine for sale as i no longer need them,£150.00 for the pair

Vega1447 · Nov 2, 2006

Hi all.

I have set up a backstay tensioner as in original owners manual -
a 4mm cord bridle round the two backstay wires (that terminate port & stbd
at back of boat). The bridle is pulled down by a 3-1 pulley arrangement &
thus pulls the two backstay wires together and so tensions the backstay.

This rakes the mast back slightly and so tensions the forestay too.

Is the above the standard setup or is there a Better Way?

Also when the backstay is tensioned in this way the after shrouds are
looser - only about hand tight and the leeward (lazy) after shoud is loose
when sailing on the wind.

Does this matter?

Thanks for any comments/suggestions.

John

Vega 1447 Breakaway

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wxt8981 · Nov 2, 2006

I used to sail in regattas- there it was necessary to use
the backstay tensioner. For plain sailing (for fun) I
wouldn't bother (I have removed the tensioner).
The main objective is to achieve the best rake of the mast,
and that depends on wind condition, point of sailing, and
the cut of the main sail.
Too much rake makes the boat turn into the wind, not enough
rake (very bad) makes the boat fall off the wind. If you
use the tensioner, you'll have to experience a lot to do it
right. Good luck
Wilhelm, V-257

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