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Are they outboard stays that allow closer sheeting angles for the jib?
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DING!
Those outboard stays are also the reason that one boat was disabled and had to retire. The captan was assisting in the rescue of the captain of a boat that had lost it's keel bulb and capsized. As he passed close aboard the upturned keel snagged his starboard spreader and as I understand it nearly borought the rig down. They limped into port and retired. (though I believe that the captain is receiving redress and will be placed 3rd)