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Why B&R allows to use arc?

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Vladimir Udot
Berlin, Germany
Skipper Large Sailboat Level II
Status: Big Time Sailor
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Why B&R allows to use arc?
Posted 2025, Apr 12 05:24
"The advantage of the B&R rig is that without a backstay in the way, an arch over the top of the cockpit can be used to house the traveler for the main sheet." I can't understand how the backstay interferes with the arch. I believe I saw boats with both even in this course pictures. I feel like I'm missing something. thanks in advance for explanation!
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Grant Headifen
Reply 2025, Apr 12 13:55
The arch towards the stern would interfere with the back stay. However some boats recently have moved the arch way forward which allows it but the leverage to move the boom across is reduced. We will add to the text here
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