"Ellen MacArthur" wrote in message
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"Scout" wrote
| the mast, she is raised!
| http://sports.webshots.com/photo/281...97509592kFvzbv


What's that skinny thing on the back of the mast on top? How come the
stay doesn't
bend it down? It looks like it's connected right on the very end of
it.....

Cheers,
Ellen

Great question Ellen, I've since learned that:
1. it's called a crane.
2. it allows for a shorter mast, which in turn makes trailering more
feasible.
3. the sidestays are swept back and provide additional rear support for the
mast.
Thanks!
Scout