It's still not a good spot. It doesn't look "bulletproof" to me. Seems like
it would potentially interfere with using the platform. Certainly not my
first choice for a cruising boat unless you don't own the boat... e.g., a
bareboat.

I'm also wondering if the extra length would increase the spring loads on
the mast and the rest of the rigging.

In Joe's post, it sure looks like rust stains to me.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
ups.com...
I really, really, really think that's a bad place for a backstay.


No history of problems with that backstay. It's set into a massive hung
of glass and is bulletproof.

And....

http://www.floridaboats.net/images/3.../slides/5.html

No rust stains though I've seen such stains on premium boats with
so-called SS hardware.


RB
35s5
NY