On Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:29:54 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

This is too important for the internet. I'd strongly suggest
consulting with an experienced rigger. If you get it wrong, you will
have a dismasting somewhere in your future.

You are quite right but I have sought advice with two riggers till
now, Nr1 says "use fixed backstays" and Nr2 says "use running
backstays"... Both have a well known firm behind them here in Holland.
Hence my request here. I will eventually have the installation done by
a certified, well known rigger.
Thanks, Len.