Todd, Start here - http://www.harken.com/content.aspx?id=3896 depending upon furling or racing or cruising - Race or furler will GENERALLY require more powerful backstay adj. Good luck - Have fun - try MauriPro for good pricing or your neighborhood dealer as you do want him to stay in business ... Have Fun, Go Sailing. GO M-17t #354 'Tiny Purple Fishes' In a message dated 9/10/2013 5:36:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, todd@btbuilders.net writes: Ok - my 23 does not have a adjustable backstay. I am having the rigging replaced and it seems like good idea to add the hardware that would allow me to have an adjuster so I can add rake to the mast. Good idea? Any suggestions on specific ways (recommendations) on the best way to do this? Todd Bradley M-23 #86