New Potter owner question

[Riggy]

Just purchased a potter 19 and trying to figure out rigging... Seems there is no backstay on my potter.... Is that normal

[Norm L.]

If you go down to the bottom of the menu page, you will find a separate Potter board.

[Scooter]

It's optional from the factory and not required (at least on my '85 P-19). Take a look at the position of the chainplates for the side stays compared to the mast step, there's lots of offset to keep the mast from falling forward. : )

[Dave Scobie]

For a some of the Potter 19 production run during some of the company owners the backstay was an option.

Having one isn't mandatory as the spreaders/shrouds are swept aft.

Much better sail control with a backstay and adjuster.

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