So, I believe that my 82 C&C 32 had the option for a babystay. It's listed in the brochure, and there is a fitting for what looks to be a t-ball fitting just above the spreaders.
No deck fittings on my boat though. Has anyone gone to the bother of installing the deck fitting? If so, would you mind advising me on how you went about it? Did you go for a fixed point, or track? Chainplate to bulkhead; transfer the loads through deck to stringers below or beef up deck? Also, how did you tension? How was it stowed? I'm interested in installing the babystay to beef up the rig a little. The rod-rigging is of indeterminate age, and while it has been professionally inspected and passed muster, I am a belt for braces guy and I was thinking the babystay might offer some redundancy. I appreciate all advice and speculation offered. Thank you. Macdara
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