Bald_Dad
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OK boys and girls, help needed again please.
I want to fit jackstays to my Countess 28. I have the webbing, looped and stitched at each end. I can access under the GRP deck at the appropriate places. Going well so far then. First question - some boats I have seen use U bolts as the deck fittings ie 2 holes will be needed per fitting. Others use an eye bolt ie a ring with a single hole. Is either to be preferred, and if so why?
Second question, what size of backing plates should I be looking at, and what materials should I use/avoid for these?
Many thanks in anticipation.
I want to fit jackstays to my Countess 28. I have the webbing, looped and stitched at each end. I can access under the GRP deck at the appropriate places. Going well so far then. First question - some boats I have seen use U bolts as the deck fittings ie 2 holes will be needed per fitting. Others use an eye bolt ie a ring with a single hole. Is either to be preferred, and if so why?
Second question, what size of backing plates should I be looking at, and what materials should I use/avoid for these?
Many thanks in anticipation.