Got it http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... &langId=-1 ... great advice!!

I'm sure The Chandlery will have it in stock

Many thanks to all!

Doing some more research I see where it originated with the "Johnson Bar" ... I just need to find a source for the "Johnson adjustable lever" :?: :?: - can I get it at my local marine store The Chandlery http://www.thechandleryonline.com/index.php ... like the idea of slacking th...

Oh that's a bail

Where do I find "Johnson Lever"?? ... tried a Google search and got nothing ... sounds like a much better solution than a BWY backstay tensioner or using a ss turnbuckle.

Thanks
David

Thanks for all the replies - much wiser now

Couple of questions: What is a 'Johnson lever' What is a bail/bale that you attach to the mast - is this a bail snap shackle

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We are the new owners of a 2001 26X.

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I found a source for these white plastic liner caps - Blue Water Yachts

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