My 2 cents: I don't think the 33 is a split backstay. The cost to split it and install new chain plates would probably exceed the cost of a hydraulic unit. With a masthead rig I would want more power than you can get with a manual adjuster.
Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 4:33 PM, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I second the split back with tackle/cam cleat apparatus suggestion. I race > a bit with it and Find it straight forward and quick adjusting. Pretty > direct feedback on rig tension. > > KD > > > On October 8, 2014, at 1:13PM, John Pennie via CnC-List wrote: > > For a 33 you may want to consider one of the fittings that ride on a split > backstay from Johnson. Not nearly as eloquent but effective and probably > the best value. > > John > > On Oct 8, 2014, at 4:06 PM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > If you race your boat you will find the mechanical back stay adjuster to > be a complete PITA. > > I have a stainless steel Barient back stay adjuster (5/8" pins and uses a > winch handle to adjust) that came with my boat back in 1975 to be used in > case the original Meriman hydraulic adjusters failed. It did indeed fail > and we rigged the Barient and it took all that one could do to crank in > enough tension just to straighten the mast > > Jack Fitzgerald > HONEY > C&C 39 TM > > > > > On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Bruno Lachance via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I sent my navtec backstay for a rebuild at Southshore and it seems the >> over 25 years thing is dammaged (scratch on pump cylinder, not fixable, it >> still leaks). I'm looking at options and the two on the list are: replace >> it by the exact same thing (Navtec) or screw hydrolic and go with the >> mechanical option. Would be a Wichard product, the one with a ratchet or >> handle with no ratchet, not the wheel. >> >> any opinions on that decision would be appreciated regarding reliability >> and performance (i like to play with that toy!) would a mechanical be too >> slow to adjust? >> >> Thanks >> >> Bruno Lachance >> C&C 33 mkII >> Becassine >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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