adding runners for staysail

[Paul Seamons]

Here's what I did on my 42' cutter:
Hi modulus running backs extend from the mast to within four feet of the deck - HD thimble spliced in the end.

Then, when needed, I tie another line (1/2") onto the thimble, lead through a snatch block mounted on a padeye on the sidedeck and tension with the (self tailing) windward jib winch. No blocks needed When I don't need the stays'l, the running backs just get lashed againet the mast out of the way.