Re: Shrouds
Magico1@aol.com
Wed, 19 May 1999 21:44:34 EDT
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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All big Potters from 1971 to 1992 were equipped with backstays. Most of
which were non adjustable, and only used for support. Herb Stewart and
Stanely Smith were great boat designers, however Joe Edwards was not a boat
designer. He was the one that decided to go to a lighter mast and leave out
the backstay. I would like to hear from sailors that have recently added a
backstay to their P.19's after sailing them for a couple of years without
one. Does she sail better? Jerry Barrilleaux