Randy, I use the kind that pinches the two short stays together. Works fine and was cheap. Ken M17 Mo Betta ----- Original Message ----- From: "RandyG" <RandyG@cite.nic.edu> To: "MSOG" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 1:08 PM Subject: M_Boats: M17 Backstay Adjuster Friends, I'm looking for a recommendation on a backstay adjuster for our M17. Anyone have a backstay adjuster on their 17 that they are happy with? Anyone using the kind that pinches the two short stays together to create tension? We originally were looking for an adjustable turnbuckle; some way to easily tension the stays without tools when raising and lowering the mast. In talking with Jerry he suggested we go with a backstay adjuster rather than an adjustable turnbuckle. Any help is appreciated! Thank you, Randy Graves M17 #410 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats