The wind should push the leach past the backstay. If not you can usually shake the backstay (fore and aft) and the addition of wind will push the leach past. Otherwise, just let the traveler down.
Keep and eye on the leach for wear. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jul 4, 2016 3:36 PM, "Lorne Serpa via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Just put up my main sail for the 1st time today. I've never had a boat > with a back stay. On my 1988 C&C 30MKII sail hits the leach. How's that > supposed to work? > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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