We use them to 'help' support the mast--my trimmers know that these need to be
attended to during tacks.
OTOH, I am not sure they provide much stiffening since they pull mostly aft. My
rig has what I believe to be a 'bendy' mast and used to have a baby stay (since
removed) so I use them.
Don't ask me to prove that they do much however!
Charlie NelsonWater Phantom
-----Original Message-----
From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com>
Sent: Fri, Jul 23, 2021 8:44 pm
Subject: Stus-List Re: Wire vs. Dyneema check stays
Do you actually use these? Our frers 33 has check stays and although they help
with main shape we rarely use them due to added complications tacking etc
Mike
Peraiatence
HalifaxFrom: cenelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: July 23, 2021 9:26:54 PM
To: Stus-List
Cc: cenelson
Subject: Stus-List Wire vs. Dyneema check stays
I have decided to replace my standing rigging on Water Phantom, my now 26 yr
old 1995 C&C XL/kcb.
The rigger has recommended staying with a rod replacement vs. wire to better
match the rod fittings, esp. at the mast head and to save money.
He also recommends going with dyneema, instead of wire, for the check stays.
My concern is uv damage to the dyneema which I understand has been a problem
with using it vs. wire. His response is that the early coatings used to protect
dyneema led to short lifetimes but that the newer coatings have solved that
problem.
OTOH, my wire check stays are still fine “…after all these years…”
My question is should I go with dyneema for the checks or stay with new wire
assuming the costs are similar?
Thanks,
Charlie Nelson
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