Newer adjustable backstays use a cascade design that provides a constant 8:1 mechanical advantage throughout its travel. It is always easy to apply proper backstay tension. 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 which is hidden under the sail and the furler's torque tube.

To prevent the line from twisting or binding when used in a cascade or mainsheet system the blocks in this kit are supplied with a feature to lock the rotation of the shackle that is on top of the body of the block. With the use of an Allen wrench, tighten the set screw to lock the shackle in position. When used as a swiveling block, ensure the set screw is not tightened and the swiveling shackle can self-align to find the fairest lead.

• Large ball bearing wire block for the bottom end of your existing backstay.
• Pre-fabricated cascade wire attaches to one existing chainplate and passes up through the wire block, then down to the fiddle blocks.
• Heavy duty ball bearing fiddle block attaches to the cascade wire.
• Heavy duty ball bearing fiddle block with a becket and integrated cam cleat attaches to the other existing chainplate on your transom.
• All of the line and hardware you will need for installation.

1) Since this kit does not include the top wire, each kit must be assembled individually in order to match what might be on the bottom of your existing backstay. This is not an efficient method of production. We recommend you consider item E1745 pictured below under "May we also suggest". Since the upper part of the backstay is included in this kit, we know exactly how all components fit together and can fabricate batches of 20 kits in the winter for sale in the spring. These efficiencies allow us to offer E1745 that includes both the top wire of the backstay and the backstay chainplate for just a few dollars more than the E1881.

2) This is a custom made part. You provide the information we need to build this product for you. Once you order it we are going to build it just for you, just as you asked. We never want to see it again, and no one else wants it either. So be careful and order it correctly the first time because it can't be canceled, returned, or magically changed into something different!

3) A 50% deposit will be billed when your order for this item is accepted. The balance will be billed when the product ships.