[Rhodes22-list] Traveler question revisited

[Peter Thorn]

Todd,

$30 replaced the backstay on my Starwind last month after we shredded it
during heavy air gybes.  I suppose it might be $60 for an R22 twin backstay.
These guys are wonderful - good frugal Yankee outfit.
http://www.riggingonly.com/

Regards,

PT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd Tavares" <sprocket80 at mail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:18 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Traveler question revisited


>
>     Someone recently asked for solutions for adding a traveler, GB or
otherwise, to an older R22 without replacing the backstay(s).
>   Maybe some of you engineer types, (hint hint... if they are not too
busy, now that school is back in session) can comment on a couple of ideas I
have.
>
>   My backstays are attached on through the third hole down on the chain
plate/adjuster link bar.  Could I cut the backstays right at the top of the
toggle, slip a tube end cap on, and re-swage another toggle on, and
reposition the pin in the top hole or add longer adjuster plates?
>
>   Or does anyone see a problem with my second idea?  (see attachment)
>
> Todd
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