Wichard Backstay Adjuster - 05565

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 ratchet model offers great comfort and ease of use during operations
• Improve the overall performance of the boat (Especially those equipped with a reefing-furling system)

Specifications:

• Length pin to pin closed / open: 440 / 660 mm
• Toggle length x width: 17 x 22 mm
• Pin diameter: 12 mm
• Stud diameter: 14 mm
• For wire diameter:7 / 8 / 9 mm
• Working load: 7,055 lbs
• Breaking Load: 11,000 lbs
• Material:
  • Grade 316L stainless steel

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.