J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Backstay adjuster mod.

So OK ... after 25 years of having this original engineering flaw irritate me with the tackle being too close to the engine compartment vent, I am trying a height adjustment to raise the cleat away from the vent and that also clears the tiller to make it easier to adjust.

I know all you racing addicts think this stock arrangement was prehistoric ... but there are a bunch of us who don't play the backstay on every wave, nor do we have a spare crew person who even knows how to do that.

If this 500 lb test lashing cord works I will make up a ~6 in. nicopress pennant to replace the cord.

{I guess I shouldn't mention that the weather here in SW Florida is looking like an early dry season, mid to high 80s, with four more days forecasted at ~15 wind and Sunny. Nicole missed us completely. You sort of gravitate to the boat with a can of Ice and play mechanic. now to find some golden agers to do a spin run with.}