Backstay Attachment Detail

"O" ring
Line
Bowsie
Backstay bracket
Hook
"O" ring

backstay [R01]: A piece of standing rigging on a model yacht that runs from the mast to either its transom or rear quarter, counteracting the forestay and jib.

backstay bracket [R02]: A fixture that the backstay attaches to near the stern of a sailboat as noted under backstay.

bowsie [R06]: A simple device with three holes used for tensioning lines on a model yacht.

hook [R21]: A piece of hardware used on a model yacht for the jib swivel and backstay attachment to the backstay bracket.

line [R32]: Used on model yachts for things such as sheets and topping lifts.

O” ring (solid) [R43]: A connector that, with the snap clip joins the sheet lines together, one coming through the deck fairlead and the other coming from the jib or main boom.