The DownEaster
For Owners of DownEaster Yachts

This site is a non-profit, disorganized group of owners of DownEaster yachts who are banding together here to find shelter from the harsh reality of owning and keeping up a boat—DownEasters in particular.

   

Running Backstays

Boat Model

Downeast 38

Boat Name

Susurro

Zone of Work

Mast

Location:

Date

Author

Greg Smith

How-To's

How-To's show you how one owner solved a problem, made an improvement, fixed a boat system or redesigned the boat in small or big ways. They are a great source of ideas of how you might also solve the same or similar problem. For information on how to submit a How-To, click here.

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Here is a scan of a running backstay installation:

Disclaimer: Information here is offered as opinion and no recommendation is implied as to suitability, safety or other adverse effects.
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