Josh We run a much longer and smaller diameter line than that which came in our 4:1 purchase on our check stays. We ease it out and the boom can extend as far as we wish downwind without running the check stays forward. When we harden up or gybe we just haul the line back in. Seems to work well.
Our setup sounds very similar to yours Mike From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 1:11 PM To: C&C List; Chuck S Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Back Stays Chuck, You mentioned a winch, which made me start questioning my setup. The wire from the mast terminates about 2-3 ft above the deck at a 4:1 fiddle block system with cam-cleat. The snap shackle on the lower fiddle block allows attachment to the toe rail in various locations. If I attach the check stays as far aft as possible on the toe rail then they interfere with the boom and main when sailing anything broader than a close reach. So i have to loosen them. Down wind enough and I have to move them forward on the rail. There is a sweet spot where they don't interfere too badly with either the 135% headsail or the main. I still have to loosen them on deep downwind runs. The 4:1 doesn't seem to be enough purchase. You also mentioned a winch? Is this the same setup you have? Thanks, Josh On Jul 31, 2015 8:03 AM, "Chuck S via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Josh, You may have fun with this? When you tighten the backstay to tighten the headstay, you should see the mast bend and the middle of the mast will move forward flattening the main. In light and moderate winds, we use the runners to pull the middle of the mast straight and the main bellys out and we surge ahead. On a reach or sailing downwind the speed increase of .5 to 1 knot can be felt by the crew. I mark the runner tail where it meets the winch so I can repeat the setting easily. Sailing upwind I have them on but need the main flatter cause the genoa is sheeted inboard and backwinding the main. Truth be told, I've also raced many times in light winds w the runners bungied to the chainplates. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ________________________________ From: "Josh Muckley via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> To: "C&C List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: "Josh Muckley" <muckl...@gmail.com<mailto:muckl...@gmail.com>> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 4:13:00 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Running Back Stays I don't race my 37+ so take this with a grain of salt but my check stays just seem to just get in the way. I still set them but they don't really seem to do much. I've watched for pumping but it never seems to be a problem. Weird thing is I kinda like having them. Sorta like my pinky toes, I don't know what they do, if anything, but I still like having them and chose not to remove them. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 10:21 PM, scott gary via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hi All, Looking at a 37/40XL and I know they have running back stays, anyone who has them, are they a pain in the neck, or do you not use them all the time. I am not planning on doing much racing, mostly cruising. I've heard of people on other types of boats just removing them all together. Thanks, Scott C&C 35/3 _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com<mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -- When security matters. http://www.secure-my-email.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com<mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com<mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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