5 Jul
2011
5 Jul
'11
4:21 a.m.
Tom, I believe the backstay is 1/8 inch wire. All the wire on my boat is 1/8 inch diameter and was made up by Montgomery 'Rigging' (Jerry M) I once asked Mr Montgomery when he built new wire rigging for my boat if I should increase the forestay diameter to 5/32? The response was - 'only if you want it to weigh more - the wire is capable of supporting the weight of the complete boat' - he has a good point - (usually does). Check here at _http://www.jerrymontgomery.org/_ (http://www.jerrymontgomery.org/) Take Care, Have Fun, Go Sailing ! GO M-17 # 316 "Air Powered"