Looks like those are your cap shrouds...

Posted By: Leroy CM23TK Gulf 29 PH Helena MT
Date: 5/3/08 10:17p.m.

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In Response To: I think my stay's are going! (pic) (JoeGustoCM21#161)

or upper shrouds. If its like the 23 you have your lower's holding the mast up as well. I think I'd take one off, measure it, and have Florida Rigging do it. I sent mine to Brion Toss, cost me almost my left n--, and took 3 tries to get it right. In fairness though, he did discount down to a reasonable fee. IIRC it was around 300 or so. It would have been well over $600. IIRC, the package was dropped shipped to me with Florida Rigging's address on it. That's why I've held off on redoing the standing rigging on the Gulf. I probably will use Norseman fittings. But it is a bit pricey. The tension on the CM is less and you are using 1/8" inch 1X7. You may be able to swag it yourself at your local West Marine. If you swap out the turnbuckles, go with open buckles rather than closed - its easier to see how much adjustability you have and whether you are going to lose one or not. FWIW