Turnbuckle placement on split backstay

[Matthew Sebring]

This brings up a question - how detrimental is the chainplate being off axis? On boats with an adjustable split backstay that angle will be off more often than correct.

[osteoderm]

I've dealt with both arrangements, and a single turnbuckle above the plate is a pain. It's hard to get to, hard to inspect, harder adjust. I like turnbuckles where I can get to 'em.