Deadeyes vs turnbuckles

[Bob Pingel]

I have a few questions on the usage of these deadeyes.

1 - How many half hitches is enough? Have you done any testing or have any feel? Knots in the slippery 12-strand makes me nervous, but it seems to work...

2- I used the Precourt deadeyes just once (coincidentally in a backstay). To deadend the lashing to the deadeye I used a multiple brummel and short bury, is there any suitable knot?

Thanks,

Bob