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Over the years I have had many requests to remove baby stays. After checking with mast builders and engineers, certain babystays can be removed. You would need to add pre-bend (mast slightly forward at the partners) before tuning and tune till the mast bows forward in relation to the partners and the masthead. I would be nice to move the tackle off the babystay and add it to the backstay to adjust the draft of the main, but not necessary. Prebend can also have positive effects on mainsail trim and keeps the mast from inverting.
The photos seem to show a hefty spar for the boat which is also a plus for removing the babystay as well.
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