Attempting clarification
Hi again,
Toggles on the stays, always toggles on at least the stays that get sails put on them, and not a bad idea on the backstay. Shackles on the blocks, always shackles on the blocks, as these need to articulate even more than the stays in many instances, and in any event don't (or shouldn't) take as much strain as the stays, so don't need toggles.
Clearer?
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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