We're doing the same thing
Alex, My stuff is all being changed right now too. From what I have read (check archives) There is a 12 in. link plate that needs to be added to the end of the existing forestay to move the drum ontop of the deck. The forestay needs to be shortened accordingly. Also, the FF2 furler installation needs to be shortened for the new drum. There is an exact measure required here. In the end the overall length (pin-pin) should not have changed from the original hardware to the new setup. I won't have all my stuff here until the end of the month. So I cannot check meqsurements until then. My first thought is that only very minor adjustment on the backstay might be required - but having everything set up right on the forestay to match correct pin-pin length is what I would ensure first. With my mod - the rigger will be leaving the turnbuckle in place. Was the original length measured before making the modification? How much slack do have? What end was reswaged - the top or bottom? Checking the archives and emailing CDI for support might be reasonable. Let me know how you make out. I'm interested because I'm trying to anticipate any problems we might run into with our mod. Good luck. Rob
