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Backstay, Adjustable C-22 (and C-22 Sport 04<->13)

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Backstay, Adjustable
C-22 (and C-22 Sport 04<->13)

Part #: D110

$511.78

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Give your boat a rest. Enjoy better performance while sailing yet let your boat relax while she's in her slip by taking the tension off the rig. For those with roller furling, an adjustable backstay makes trailering easier too. Ease the backstay adjuster and pull the top of the mast forward with a halyard. Now you can remove the forestay clevis pin without having to gain access to the forestay turnbuckle.

Equipped with a 12:1 purchase in a cascade configuration, the kit include a new backstay with boom pennant, transom eyebolt/chainplate assembly, blocks, line and cascade wire roll swaged for a clean attachment to the deck.

If your boat has a single backstay, simply install the new chainplate and replace the existing backstay with the hardware provided. If your boat is equipped with a split backstay, the existing chainplates are sufficient to re-use (assuming they are still in good shape).

• Diameter: 1/4"
• Length: 22'
• Construction: Double braid continuous strand line without mill splices (see "Technical Support" below for the full story)
• Fiber: Dacron Polyester cover, w/ Polyester core
• Stretch: Very low stretch
• Color: White with blue marker

1) The stem fitting on Catalina 22's built before 1982 was only bolted to the deck. This was an inherent weak point. These early boats must be equipped with our #D1741 Stem Reinforcement Kit before fitting an adjustable backstay. Boats built during and after 1982 used a stem fitting that had an extra tang extending down the bow that added significant extra strength.

2) In 2010 Catalina started supplying their boats with Seldén masts and standing rigging. Current production Catalina 22 Sport (hulls 15759 and up) are now equipped with Seldén rigs. These boats require different mast fittings. If your boat has a Seldén rig, call our Technical Support at 916/843-1971.

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How long does standing rigging last?

Since rigging fails inside of the end fittings where they cannot be inspected, prudence dictates that standing rigging be replaced every seven years for boats sailed in salt water, every ten years for those sailed in fresh water.
How often must I tune my new rigging?

You should “pre flight” and “post flight” your rig before and after every sail. Every time you sail in more wind than you have sailed in previously with your new rigging, it should be re-tuned.
Why is the backstay chainplate eyebolt on my C-22 loose?
Early boats only had a plywood backing for the eyebolt. Later we believe there was a period of time when they switched to a hardwood backing block. Over time the wooden backing blocks would compress from backstay loads causing the bolt to become loose.
Is there a metal backing plate in my transom?
In later boats, beginning sometime in the early ’80’s, Catalina typically installed a small rectangular plate in the transom imbedded in the underside of the laminate. Unfortunately there is no record of the exact date or hull number when the use of bronze was begun. From the start of production it was poossible to order the optional "Race Package" on all Capri 22's. Since the Race Package included an Adjustable Backstay, all Capri-22’s had a bronze plate on both sides the transom.
How do I know if my boat has a bronze plate in the transom on the opposite side of the boat?
Always drill a test hole with 1/8” bit. Watch for the bronze filings.
How do I decide where to position the second Chainplate Eyebolt on the transom in order to add an Adjustable Backstay?
Measure the same distance from the centerline of the boat (or from the adjacent traveler of the C-22) as the existing eyebolt and mark for position.
If my early Catalina 22 doesn’t have a bronze plate, how do I install a second Chainplate Eyebolt?
Space available inside the transom varies from boat to boat. In some cases, a series of socket wrench extensions can reach up and tighten the nut. In other cases there is insufficient space for that approach. In that case, use our Louvered Vent #D1716 to cover an access hole you must install on the inside of the transom, at the aft end of the cockpit.
I have discovered my boat has a bronze plate in the transom. How do install the eyebolt in my transom?
Drill and tap the plate to match the 1/2”-13 thread of the included chainplate eyebolt.

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Description
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Show
Specifications
3
Warnings
& Notes
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Show
FAQ’s

How long does standing rigging last?

Since rigging fails inside of the end fittings where they cannot be inspected, prudence dictates that standing rigging be replaced every seven years for boats sailed in salt water, every ten years for those sailed in fresh water.
How often must I tune my new rigging?

You should “pre flight” and “post flight” your rig before and after every sail. Every time you sail in more wind than you have sailed in previously with your new rigging, it should be re-tuned.
Why is the backstay chainplate eyebolt on my C-22 loose?
Early boats only had a plywood backing for the eyebolt. Later we believe there was a period of time when they switched to a hardwood backing block. Over time the wooden backing blocks would compress from backstay loads causing the bolt to become loose.
Is there a metal backing plate in my transom?
In later boats, beginning sometime in the early ’80’s, Catalina typically installed a small rectangular plate in the transom imbedded in the underside of the laminate. Unfortunately there is no record of the exact date or hull number when the use of bronze was begun. From the start of production it was poossible to order the optional "Race Package" on all Capri 22's. Since the Race Package included an Adjustable Backstay, all Capri-22’s had a bronze plate on both sides the transom.
How do I know if my boat has a bronze plate in the transom on the opposite side of the boat?
Always drill a test hole with 1/8” bit. Watch for the bronze filings.
How do I decide where to position the second Chainplate Eyebolt on the transom in order to add an Adjustable Backstay?
Measure the same distance from the centerline of the boat (or from the adjacent traveler of the C-22) as the existing eyebolt and mark for position.
If my early Catalina 22 doesn’t have a bronze plate, how do I install a second Chainplate Eyebolt?
Space available inside the transom varies from boat to boat. In some cases, a series of socket wrench extensions can reach up and tighten the nut. In other cases there is insufficient space for that approach. In that case, use our Louvered Vent #D1716 to cover an access hole you must install on the inside of the transom, at the aft end of the cockpit.
I have discovered my boat has a bronze plate in the transom. How do install the eyebolt in my transom?
Drill and tap the plate to match the 1/2”-13 thread of the included chainplate eyebolt.

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What is a Mill Splice

What is mill splicing?

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