My boat suffered some damage as the result of a boat yard accident. One of the items was the backstay which snapped (fortunately the mast didn't fall). The yard carried out the repairs (presumably on their insurance).
However, I have now realised that when they made up the new backstay, they made it too short. They have made up the difference by inserting 2 hefty shackles, one below and one above the backstay tension adjuster. And I've noticed that the amount of possible adjustment has reduced by a couple of inches. Overall, I reckon they made the backstay about 4 inches (10cm) too short.
Should I require that they remake and refit the backstay?
In favour:
1) The 2 shackles are additional components and the more components there are, the greater the risk of failure
2) The backstay adjuster is designed so you can see how much tension has been applied. With the shackles, the opening where you can see the screw now faces sideways, instead of into the boat, therefore less visible.
Against:
1) Hassle
2) If they refuse, do I really want to go to court over a couple of hundred pounds?
What would you do?
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Jonathan / Aeolus
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