Backstay tension
 

How come the adjustable backstay is never adjusted on Boobys boat? It
looks quite tight -is he worried about the cracks between the keel and
hull? If he lets it out won't the silicone he repaired it with get
squeezed out?

What effect does adjusting the backstay have when the motors running anyway?

Cheers MC

Backstay tension
 

What effect does adjusting the backstay have when the motors running
anyway?

It gets the bow up out of the water.


S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport

Backstay tension
 

How come the adjustable backstay is never adjusted on Boobys boat?


Poor MC! He's trying SOOOO hard and he keeps getting slapped.
Note the various trim changes in the backstay-look at distance above top of
ladder.
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/nightliz.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/mary&liz.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/heyhey.jpg
Keep trying, MC! I'm sure you can find something!

Bwahahahahahaha!! Haha!

RB

Backstay tension
 

I just love the sound of a Boobyfish flapping! Yum, such a fat fish
flapping on the dock. I't doesn't even need butter to fry it in!

As you say, Hooooo Ahhhhhh

Cheers MC

Bobsprit wrote:

How come the adjustable backstay is never adjusted on Boobys boat?


Poor MC! He's trying SOOOO hard and he keeps getting slapped.
Note the various trim changes in the backstay-look at distance above top of
ladder.
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/nightliz.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/mary&liz.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/heyhey.jpg
Keep trying, MC! I'm sure you can find something!

Bwahahahahahaha!! Haha!

RB

Backstay tension
 

Playing with it does not count. What's it for?

Cheers MC

Bobsprit wrote:

How come the adjustable backstay is never adjusted on Boobys boat?


Poor MC! He's trying SOOOO hard and he keeps getting slapped.
Note the various trim changes in the backstay-look at distance above top of
ladder.
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/nightliz.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/mary&liz.jpg
http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/heyhey.jpg
Keep trying, MC! I'm sure you can find something!

Bwahahahahahaha!! Haha!

RB

Backstay tension
 

I just love the sound of a Boobyfish flapping! Yum, such a fat fish
flapping on the dock. I't doesn't even need butter to fry it in!

After he gets slapped, MC is forced to use the old "I was only fishing" rap!
Sorry, MC! You fell into your own pan!

Bwahahahahahaha!

RB

Backstay tension
 

Playing with it does not count. What's it for?

1st he says I don't adjust it. Now he sees that I do.
I adjust it depending on who's behind the wheel. Some of the Alien girls have
long hair and it catches.

RB

Backstay tension
 

I adjust it depending on who's behind the wheel. Some of the Alien girls
have long hair and it catches.

ROFLOL......... So that's how you decide proper backstay tension. What happens
if there's a long haired runaway driving on a light air day?
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport

Backstay tension
 

What happens
if there's a long haired runaway driving on a light air day?

Well that's perfect. We ease it, which will keep it correct for her hair as
well!

RB

Backstay tension
 

Nope. I have a sure fire lure for you. Any post about your pathetic
sailing abilities guarantees a reply from you. Your trouble is you have
no idea that everyone here is jerking your chain while you think you are
trolling them!

As you say, Bwhahahahahahha

Cheers MC

Bobsprit wrote:
I just love the sound of a Boobyfish flapping! Yum, such a fat fish
flapping on the dock. I't doesn't even need butter to fry it in!

After he gets slapped, MC is forced to use the old "I was only fishing" rap!
Sorry, MC! You fell into your own pan!

Bwahahahahahaha!

RB