Anybody know the length of the O’Day 28 backstay from mast to where it splits? I’d like to pre-make/ install that part of the backstay with an insulator at the top without having to climb the mast twice. Can’t find that info on any spec sheets.
O’Day 28 backstay
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Here are the specs for the 1979 model, doesn't mention the split though. A call to D&R Marine should get an answer as to the correct length and wire sizes, Rudy Nickerson could make a replacement for you, but shipping charges might make a local rigger less $$.
O’DAY 28 RIGGING SPECS
(Taken from a 1979 O’DAY memo)
(All Lengths and specifications are approximate and are subject to change without notice)
Main Halyard (rope) 3/8” x 68’
Jib Halyard (rope) 3/8” x 74’
Mainsheet 3/8” x 45’
Jib Sheet 3/8” x 30’ (2)
Mainsail Outhaul 3/32” x 7’ wire (7 x7 SS eye to eye measurement)
¼” x 9’ Dacron
Topping Lift (rope) Mast: ¼” x 31’
Boom: ¼” x 15’
Spinnaker Halyard 3/8” x 90’
Spinnaker Pole Lift 3/8” x 48’
Spinnaker Pole Downhaul 3/8” 30’
Spinnaker Sheets 7/16” x 48’ (2)
Genoa Sheets 7/16” x 40’ (2)
All running rigging is typically double-braid Dacron (Polyester) rope
Standing Rigging Specs.
Headstay 7/32” x 37’5”
Upper Shroud 7/32” x 35’
Aft Lower Shroud 7/32” x 18’7”
Forward Lower Shroud 7/32” x 18’ 7”
Backstay 7/32” x 38’6”
All Standing rigging is SS 1x19 type wire and lengths are with turnbuckle (where applicable) closed, from eye to eye (most riggers measure with turnbuckles half-closed, so be sure to note this and/or bring old rigging to rigger to measure for replacement)
O’DAY 28 RIGGING SPECS
(Taken from a 1979 O’DAY memo)
(All Lengths and specifications are approximate and are subject to change without notice)
Main Halyard (rope) 3/8” x 68’
Jib Halyard (rope) 3/8” x 74’
Mainsheet 3/8” x 45’
Jib Sheet 3/8” x 30’ (2)
Mainsail Outhaul 3/32” x 7’ wire (7 x7 SS eye to eye measurement)
¼” x 9’ Dacron
Topping Lift (rope) Mast: ¼” x 31’
Boom: ¼” x 15’
Spinnaker Halyard 3/8” x 90’
Spinnaker Pole Lift 3/8” x 48’
Spinnaker Pole Downhaul 3/8” 30’
Spinnaker Sheets 7/16” x 48’ (2)
Genoa Sheets 7/16” x 40’ (2)
All running rigging is typically double-braid Dacron (Polyester) rope
Standing Rigging Specs.
Headstay 7/32” x 37’5”
Upper Shroud 7/32” x 35’
Aft Lower Shroud 7/32” x 18’7”
Forward Lower Shroud 7/32” x 18’ 7”
Backstay 7/32” x 38’6”
All Standing rigging is SS 1x19 type wire and lengths are with turnbuckle (where applicable) closed, from eye to eye (most riggers measure with turnbuckles half-closed, so be sure to note this and/or bring old rigging to rigger to measure for replacement)
From a 28 Manual that I found on-line:
Backstay (overall) 37'9"
(Upper section) 31'7" 7/32" 1x19 wire #7 eye at top, jaw at bottom
(lower section) 6' 5/32" 1x19 wire #5 jaw at top, turnbuckle at bottom (I assume 2 of thse pieces needed, one per side?)
Backstay (overall) 37'9"
(Upper section) 31'7" 7/32" 1x19 wire #7 eye at top, jaw at bottom
(lower section) 6' 5/32" 1x19 wire #5 jaw at top, turnbuckle at bottom (I assume 2 of thse pieces needed, one per side?)
"Spinnaker Pole Lift 3/8” x 48’"
I have a spinnaker halyard, but I dont have a "Spinnaker pole lift" on my o'day 28. Is that three forward facing sheaves on the mast-head?
Thanks
Chris
I have a spinnaker halyard, but I dont have a "Spinnaker pole lift" on my o'day 28. Is that three forward facing sheaves on the mast-head?
Thanks
Chris