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    RL24 backstay
    Looking for info about removing backstage on Rl24. Just bought a square top main and wondering how people have modified boat to deal with it. Photo of spreaders and chainplates added. TIA
    Stu green30-Jun-2020    Edit    Delete 
    Re: RL24 backstay
    Hi Stu, I am not certain what you mean by backstage, Im guessing backstays. Im not aware of an RL having a back stay
    Others can definitely answer this better than me, however

    https://www.facebook.com/RL24Sailing/photos/pb.182203841828832.-2207520000../3086213248094529/?type=3&theater

    https://www.facebook.com/RL24Sailing/photos/a.615064768542735/1979674628748402

    There are RL24's out there that sail with the spreaders still in place and a square top main.
    There are also RL's out there that have no spreaders as well ( or at least that I can see )
    Owen13-Jul-2020    Edit    Delete 
    Re: RL24 backstay
    Hi Stu
    Most rigs without backstays have spreaders that are more swept back than yours
    Peter1-Aug-2020    Edit    Delete 
    Re: RL24 backstay
    Don't know if this is relevant but an adjustable backstay changes the shape of the top of the main, can help in different wind conditions.
    Bill Asher13-Sep-2020    Edit    Delete 

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