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jdower
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Initially Posted - 06/24/2006 :  19:56:09  Show Profile
Several threads have discussed the different location of the backstay on 250's. And the fact that newer models have only the single offset backstay and not the classic split backstay. I have a '96 with the split backstay that seems to always be in the way, and the single stay seems like a good fix. Only I would put it offset on the starboard side to keep the swim ladder side clear.

Anybody know a reason why not to do this ? And how much offset from the centerline is acceptable ?

... Jim
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 06/24/2006 :  20:03:31  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Jim, an offset backstay is no problem... I'd think that taking it to the existing starboard point would work, though it might require a slight angular adjustment so the stay runs fair off the anchor plate.
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jfesi
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Response Posted - 06/24/2006 :  20:50:33  Show Profile
Has anyone run a single stay to the existing starboard backstay attatch point?
What was meant by "clear of the anchor plate"?

Thanks,

Joe
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 06/24/2006 :  21:35:14  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Arlyn,
what's the height of your cabin step seat? curious as my design leaves the seat just a tad high, especially if a cushion is atop it.

Paul.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 06/25/2006 :  10:22:58  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Fair in nautical jargon means that the line is not encumbered in some way... and in my use means that the wire stay not lead off on an angle from the swage fitting that would cause the wire to bend or kink at the swage.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 06/25/2006 :  10:24:47  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Paul... I'll measure it next week as I've some boat work planned and will have it opened up.
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frogger
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 :  06:07:41  Show Profile
Thanks for the info on split backstays, a real pain with the wheel. I'm going to give it a try using either the port or starboard backstay attachment point. At present I see the bimini will have to be modified.
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 :  08:28:42  Show Profile
Jim, my boat came with a split backstay, but mounted on the inboard side of the pulpit seats resulting in a very easy transition from foward to aft of the wheel without hanging yourself. Someone on the forum moved their's to the ouboard side of the seats and as far as I know it has worked well for them. Here is a picture of my setup.
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jdower
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 :  14:35:37  Show Profile
Actually my boat does not have stern seats, so the stock backstay mounts to the base of the stern pulpit on both sides. I suppose that is the same place as the outside rail on the model with seats.

The real problem is that the split in the backstay is so far down that it cuts across the cockpit. So I am going to eliminate the split completely and carry the backstay from that existing stern mount, all the way to the masthead. I am using the starbord side mount, since that is where the motor is and you do not board from that side anyway. It is offset by about 32" from the centerline. I could go ahead and run a second stay to the top from the port side to balance the load, but that seems unecessary. Any thoughts ?

I will try to post some pictures later.

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