Original Backstay Replacement

[Whiteaad]

I am looking to order a full kit replacement for the original metal pinch style backstay. I see a lot of folks have upgraded to a backstay configuration with a 8:1 block, a masthead kicker, and lighter stronger dynema. Looking for someone who offers the full kit upgrade. Thanks!

[AJ Oliver]

I made that change, but did the work myself including buying components.

Only issue I can think of is to be sure to get a strong batten for the kicker - carbon if you can get it.

A 7.9 in our club (not mine) had a kicker break

[reidmefirst]

For a full kit, I'd give Marc Crutcher at Unbridled Sailing a call.

I had a bunch of work done on my boat a few years ago, the guy who did it all leaned on Marc for the backstay (and some info on the centerboard I think). He knows the boats really well.

[AJ Oliver]

To give some maybe helpful information . .

Why change the backstay ?

The original system is both heavy and hangs up on the mainsail, always at the worst possible time.