Pearson Yachts Forum
Pearson Boats - Common Systems => Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning => Topic started by: J.Twighlight on March 14, 2026, 11:59:06 AM
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I've done some research which has not uncovered much in the way of a Back-Stay tensionser/adjuster for a 80' Pearson 32 information. Looking for a replacement for a worn-out "STERN"- hydraulic rig. Back-stay is 3/16" rod and "pin to pin" is distance @ 36 ". Leaning towards mechanical (Cost),
Welcome recommendations! See attached for a Rig I put together. I've been made aware by smarter people than me that this design was not the most "safe or efficient" way to support or "tension" the rig on my boat.
Hey, It's my first boat...I know racing J29's, Olsen 30's I could could put some serious bend in the stick with a rig like this. It was probably part of a "spit-bckstay with cascading blocks... 8)