Wichard Backstay Adjuster - 5588W

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: 24 1/4" / 16-11/32" (415 mm / 615 mm)
• Toggle length x width: 11/16" x 7/8" (18 mm x 22 mm)
• Pin diameter: 5/8" (16 mm)
• Stud diameter: 5/8" (16 mm)
• For wire diameter: 3/8" (9 mm / 10 mm)
• Working load: 15,400 lbs (3200 kg)
• Breaking Load: 19,000 lbs (9000 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.