While we're talking about furlers, listers should check their forestay whether 
equipped with a furler or not, for freedom in two axes.  That is, BOTH ends of 
the forestay should have two pins perpendicular to each other.  This is usually 
accomplished with a toggle.

The forestay is particularly susceptible to movement in 360 degrees.  When 
close hauled, the forestay is pulled to the side.  When running, it's pulled 
forward.  If movement is restricted to one axis, failure of the bow stem piece 
or attachment ear at the masthead can occur.  One lister reported a bow 
attachment failure a few years ago due to single axis movement.

Two axis freedom is not as important for shrouds as there is little side 
movement.

Backstays could also benefit from two axis freedom.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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