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On sailboats the backstay adjuster enables the crew to precisely adjust and control the forestay tension. Control equates with optimum performance of foresail and guarantees smooth operation of a furling system. When not under the sail, the backstay adjuster permits the release of tension on the rig, thereby helping to prolong the life of the rigging and fittings. |
| Two versions of the smaller size are available - one with a wheel and, another with a folding handle which works like a ratchet for precise and frequent adjustments. The larger size is made with integrated ratchet system which is strong, quick and easy to use. |  |
| | Backstay
Adjuster with Wheel | Backstay
Adjuster with Handle | | Backstay Adjuster with Ratchet | |
| Backstay
Adjusters With Wheel |
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| Part Number | Length Pin to Pin Closed/Opened |
Fork Length x Depth |
Pin Dia. | Handling Lbs. | Funct. Lbs. | Break Load Lbs. | Dia. Stud In. | For Wire In. |
| 5526 | 13 3/4 - 20 1/2 |
5/8 x 3/4 | 1/2 | 2600 | 7700 | 11700 | 1/2 | 3/16-9/32 |
| Backstay
Adjusters With Handle |
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| Part Number | Length Pin to Pin Closed/Opened |
Fork Length x Depth |
Pin Dia. | Handling Lbs. | Funct. Lbs. | Break Load Lbs. | Dia. Stud In. | For Wire In. |
| 5536 | 13 3/4 - 20 1/2 |
5/6 x 3/4 | 1/2 | 2600 | 7700 | 11700 | 1/2 | 3/16-9/32 |
| Backstay
Adjusters With Ratchet |
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| Part Number | Length Pin to Pin Closed/Opened |
Fork Length x Depth |
Pin Dia. | Handling Lbs. | Funct. Lbs. | Break Load Lbs. | Dia. Stud In. | For Wire In. |
| 5567 | 17 5/16 - 26 | 11/16 x7/8 | 9/16 | 5500 | 12125 | 14750 | 9/16 | 9/32-11/32 |
| 5568 | 19 7/8 - 29 3/4 |
23/32 x 1 | 5/8 | 7275 | 15400 | 19800 | 5/8 | 11/32-3/8 |
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