Hello All,
As one of my upgrades this winter, I am adding an adjustable backstay. It is the 6 part tackle type. I have most of the blocks/hardware purchased. I also purchased a backstay replacement kit from another owner that was new, but never installed. D2160. I have never paid much attention to the "loads" that get exerted on rigging in different wind conditions, and since it is -35 F wind chill today, that is what I am researching.
One specific question would be the working load (WL) for the wire backstay, and also the WL for the shorter wire that is attached to stern on one side, and the tackle on the other.
I am trying to determine the weakest link in the completed system.
I also am not sure of the 10' wire type (1/8 -7 x 7?)
also not sure of the wire type of the backstay (1/8 - 1x19?)
Any feedback would be appreciated
As one of my upgrades this winter, I am adding an adjustable backstay. It is the 6 part tackle type. I have most of the blocks/hardware purchased. I also purchased a backstay replacement kit from another owner that was new, but never installed. D2160. I have never paid much attention to the "loads" that get exerted on rigging in different wind conditions, and since it is -35 F wind chill today, that is what I am researching.
One specific question would be the working load (WL) for the wire backstay, and also the WL for the shorter wire that is attached to stern on one side, and the tackle on the other.
I am trying to determine the weakest link in the completed system.
I also am not sure of the 10' wire type (1/8 -7 x 7?)
also not sure of the wire type of the backstay (1/8 - 1x19?)
Any feedback would be appreciated