To my fellow Rhodes traditional mast-ers,
My current backstay consists of a single continuous piece of ss cable run bent through a thimble to mark the halfway point The thimble is the connecting point to the mast head. The two cable ends have stay adjusters. There are two single blocks on each side for a total of four, with one of which having a becket. Those blocks by the way, are attached to the backstay cable with a short piece of cable swaged on to the mainline. (Describing it is easier than drawing a picture). I know the blocks are for increasing the tension and adjusting underway. Bottom line, everything looks very homemade.
The last time I asked about this, everyone said to purchase a new assembly with the traveler bar from GB. Does the latest GB version work for a traditional mast? Is there a height difference between the IMF mast and the traditional? Or do I just make a copy of what I have?
Current price of the Backstay assembly is $425 if the webpage prices are still accurate. Next email is to Mr Gabriel.
Thanks all.
Brian
NewIn76