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On May 15, 1:21�pm, Bart wrote:
What is the difference between a Checkstay and a Running Backstay? *[1 pt] A running backstay is usually found on a fractional rig. It attaches to the mast near the headstay attachment point and is used to adjust headstay tension since the backstay on a fractional is used mostly to bend the mast. Checkstays are usually found on a masthead rig and usually attach at 1 or 2 points around the middle and upper third of the mast. They are used to straighten the rig to power it up. |