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Capt. Kurt
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Initially Posted - 12/06/2004 :  10:26:31  Show Profile
Is a single backstay adequate? I notice alot of other boats with dual backstays, which seems like a better rigging design.

Also does the fact that the backstay is mounted to port side introduce a twist in the mast? Seems like you would want it to be mounted at the middle of the stern.

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  13:23:41  Show Profile
I have a split on my 2002 model.......look at it this way, Hunter doesn't have any back stay, so one is better than none!
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Capt. Kurt
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  16:38:01  Show Profile
How the heck does the mast stay up when running down wind? Seems like the mast would just tip over!
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  16:52:50  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Capt. Kurt</i>
<br />How the heck does the mast stay up when running down wind? Seems like the mast would just tip over!
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It all depends on your lowers And the angle of your spreaders. Notice how far back the shrouds are at the deck relative to the mast. That and the fact that your mainsheet is connected keeps it up.
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Capt. Kurt
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  19:07:16  Show Profile
I see now how that can work. It must not be a problem I suppose, or there would be alot of demasted Hunters in the marina! :P

There must be alot of force on those rear shrouds given that angle.
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Jeff McK
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Response Posted - 12/06/2004 :  20:24:14  Show Profile
Kurt,

My boat also has the single backstay. As mentioned, the position of the main shrouds & the high strength of the mast/compression post system helps take up the load. I have not experienced any handling problem, but I'm not as experienced as a lot of these folks in heavy weather (max 25 knots).

Some of those SF Bay blokes can probably give you a better answer.
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