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Gloss
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Initially Posted - 08/27/2004 :  18:03:56  Show Profile
Since Hunters don't have backstays (like B-17's) I was always wary of the integrity of the rig. So I was wondering, has anybody have any information on rigs failing due to lack of backstays?

I like having 6 side stays, backstay and forestay for a total of 8 stays, instead of 3 stays on a Hunter. Maybe it's because I don't know any better, or maybe it's because I do.
Frank Gloss
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85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene"
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 08/27/2004 :  19:30:59  Show Profile
Yeah, and just think how many lights you can string on 'em at Christmas time.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 08/27/2004 :  22:14:00  Show Profile
I've told my story several times about the H-240 backing out of its slip very slowly and catching a shroud on a piling... Suffice to say, not a pretty sight--fortunately the mast ended up on the foredeck (in a couple of pieces). I helped unrig it, and was amazed by the light duty rig and mast.

The B&R rig probably does OK as long as nothing "unusual" happens.
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