Posted by steveburke1950 (steveburke1950@…>)
I spoke with Freedom and they cautioned against it. They went on to
say that southern Californian sailors had successfully added running
backstays for light air masthead spinnakers. Is anyone familar with
this modification? Has anyone spoke to a captain about the impact on
light air performance?
Steve Burke
Posted by George E. Herchenroether (g.herk@…>)
Paul Dennis of Warren River Boatworks added running backs to our 45. We did so for the gennaker and enlarged jib. We also use the running backs when under power in a sea which reduces mast whipping to almost nothing.
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