Wichard Backstay Adjuster - 5556W

On sailboats the backstay adjuster enables the crew to precisely adjust and control the forestay tension. Control equates to optimum performance of the headsail and guarantees smooth operation of a furling system.

Features:

• Ideal for fitting a removable, inner forestay (Genoa or Solent)
• Easy to install thanks to the snap shackle
• Robust and performance
• Strongly recommended when there is a furling system
• The handle model offers great comfort during operations
• Improve the overall performance of the boat (Especially those equipped with a reefing-furling system)

Specifications:

• Length pin to pin closed / open: 20" / 17 3/4" (450 mm / 510 mm)
• Toggle length x width: 9/16" x 13/16" (15 mm x 20 mm)
• Pin diameter: 1/2" (12 mm)
• Stud diameter: 1/2" (12 mm)
• For wire diameter: 3/16" - 1/4" (5mm / 6mm / 7 mm)
• Working load: 7700 lbs (2800 kg)
• breaking Load: 11,200 (5100 kg)
• Material:
  • Grade 316L stainless steel
  • HR stainless steel snap shackle (17.4 PH)

Metric Conversion Information

• To convert inches to mm - Multiply inches by 25.4
• To convert mm to inches - Multiply millimeters by 0.0394

Note: imperial dimensions are approximate, the manufacturer built this product to metric specs.