Backstay (Sweep)
The backstay is generally the last part to be put on the boat. They are designed to add stability
to the pin. We recommend that the backstay attaches at the sweep angle mount of the rigger
to the bow of the pin. This does not apply to tandem rigging, in which case you should attach it
in the hole just to the stern of the rigger shoe.
To install the back stays:
• Loosen the hose clamps and the backstay insert stop (see photo below left)
• Align the backstay holes with the pin and the stern most hole of the rigger to the bow.
• Align and mount the backstay on the shouldered pin.
• Finger tighten the ¼” top nut with ¼” flat washer, and ¼” lock washer.
• Tighten the shouldered ¼” bolt with a flat washer between the bolt and backstay, and
a flat washer between the backstay and the rigger, and a ¼” flat washer, and ¼” lock
washer under the ¼” nut to secure the rigger and the backstay.
• Rotate the backstay insert stop until it is flush with the main arm of the back stay,
then tighten the hose clamps
• Tighten the top nut with enough force to flatten the lock washer.
Please note: Our backstays are angled for the boat they were built for. If the backstay does not
lay flush where it meets the boat when the bolt the threads in the top of the pin is tightened,
it has to be bent to fit. Otherwise you risk damaging the pin. Fine adjustments can be made to
the end of the backstay using a bench vise. (see photo below)
Backstay Insert Stop
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