[Rhodes22-list] Backstay replacement/upgrade

[KUHN, LELAND]

Joe,

No experience and less knowledge.

My first thought would be that there's no reason to go with a larger
cable or Stan would have done it already.  Nine stays and few reports of
breakage support that reasoning.

Larger cables would give the rigging a stronger and beefier look;
wouldn't cost that much more relative to boat money; and shouldn't add a
significant amount of weight aloft.

If I were to do it I think I'd change them all out, not just the
backstays.  It would look better.

Good luck!

Lee
1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
Kent Island, MD



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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob Keller
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2010 6:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay replacement/upgrade


Joe,
If it is only a kink then don't over-worry about is.  I have lots of
kinks in my stays because of trailering.  Just inspect it closely and
look for frays in the wire.  If it is frayed then you should replace it.
If not, I would not worry tto much about it - just keep an eye on it.
Bob K
 
> Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:10:41 -0800
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> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Backstay replacement/upgrade
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> I managed to put a kink in my starboard backstay. 
> Anyone had experience repairing/replacing the backstay? 
> Would there be any reason to replace it with the next size larger
cable?
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