First, I went to adjust my backstay (two flip-down handles on the starboard bridal) and it wouldn't turn counter-clockwise (from above). If I turn it clockwise, it "loosens" but the internal threaded rod exposes itself after the first inch of travel, almost as if I'm dis-mantling the device. Is it working as designed or is something frozen? If it's working right,any idea how long the thread is? I need to loosen it to the max to repair the furler bearing.
Second, my boat doesn't have a masthead spinnaker crane, but did come with a spinnaker and pole. The previous owner flew the spin on a jib halyard. Anyway, there's a boom "bail" fastened on the mast just below the sheaves, which constrains all three jib halyards, which adds a lot of friction to the system. The only reason I can imagine why it would be there is to keep the halyard from "flying" with the spinnaker and fouling the lead into the sheave? I'd rather install a crane and remove the bail. I'll post a photo next week if my description is confusing.
Second, my boat doesn't have a masthead spinnaker crane, but did come with a spinnaker and pole. The previous owner flew the spin on a jib halyard. Anyway, there's a boom "bail" fastened on the mast just below the sheaves, which constrains all three jib halyards, which adds a lot of friction to the system. The only reason I can imagine why it would be there is to keep the halyard from "flying" with the spinnaker and fouling the lead into the sheave? I'd rather install a crane and remove the bail. I'll post a photo next week if my description is confusing.
