Stay adjuster
Wichard stay adjusters are designed for precision and performance in sailboat rigging. Ideal for solent jibs, baby stays, and inner forestays, these adjusters enhance mast stability, sail efficiency, and safety in all conditions. Easy to install and available in ergonomic wheel, handle, or ratchet designs.
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WR55H
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€337.95
€337.95
Why choose Wichard stay adjusters?
- Versatile applications: Perfect for setting a solent jib, storm jib, or flying sail.
- Enhanced rigging stability: Ideal for mast support and preventing pumping, especially with baby stays.
- Optimal performance: Supports better mast control and sail efficiency, even in heavy weather.
- Durable construction: Forged body and snap hook, designed to withstand high loads.
- Ease of use: Ergonomic designs available with wheel, handle, or ratchet options.
- Long travel models: Accommodate a wide range of setups for different sailboat designs.
- Quick installation: Easy to install and dismantle, perfect for both permanent and removable setups.
How to select the right Wichard adjuster
Choosing the correct Wichard stay adjuster for your sailboat depends on the following factors:
- Select your adjustment mechanism: Choose between wheel, handle, or ratchet options based on your preferred ease of use and control.
- Determine your rig diameter: Ensure compatibility with your inner forestay or baby stay by matching the adjuster to your stay’s diameter.
- Match the pin size: Check the pin size of your existing fittings to ensure a proper connection with the adjuster.
What is the difference between an inner Forestay and a baby stay
- Inner forestay: Positioned higher on the mast and used for flying staysails, inner forestays improve sail plan flexibility and performance in heavy winds.
- Baby stay: Located lower on the mast, baby stays provide critical mast support, reducing oscillation and preventing fatigue in the rigging system.
Both stays are integral for well-balanced rigs, offering unique advantages depending on your sailboat’s setup.
Why add an additional stay?
Adding an inner forestay or baby stay enhances your sailboat’s performance by providing additional support for the mast and allowing for the use of specialized sails in extreme conditions. These stays are particularly valuable for managing a solent sail or staysail, offering improved efficiency and safety when wind conditions exceed a roller-furling jib’s limits.
Compatible materials for inner forestay or baby stay
Upgrade your sailboat rigging with Wichard
By choosing Wichard stay adjusters, you’re investing in high-quality rigging solutions that ensure safety, durability, and enhanced performance. From baby stays to inner forestays, Wichard offers a comprehensive range of adjusters to suit any sailboat.
Explore our full range of stay adjusters to find the perfect fit for your boat. Whether you’re preparing for offshore sailing or optimizing your cutter rig, Wichard has the right solution for your needs.
Specifications
| Art. No. | Type | Model | Length min-max (mm) | Toggle length (mm) | pin dia. (mm) | W.L. (kg) | B.L. (kg) | Stay dia. (mm) | Weigth (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR5546 | Babystay | Wheel | 250 / 310 | 15 x 20 | 12 | 2800 | 5300 | 5-7 | 1.027 |
| WR5554 | Babystay | Handle | 310 / 450 | 10 x 10 | 8 | 960 | 2400 | 4-5 | 0.802 |
| WR5556 | Babystay | Handle | 450 / 510 | 15 x 20 | 12.05 | 2800 | 5100 | 5-7 | 1.268 |
| WR5566 | Babystay | Handle | 370 / 540 | 15 x 20 | 12 | 2800 | 5000 | 5-7 | 1.390 |
| WR5585 | Babystay | Ratchet | 360 / 520 | 17 x 22 | 12 | 3200 | 6000 | 5-7 | 1.848 |
| WR5587 | Babystay | Ratchet | 360 / 520 | 17 x 22 | 14 | 3200 | 6700 | 5-7 | 1.856 |
| WR5588 | Babystay | Ratchet | 415 / 615 | 18 x 25 | 16 | 3200 | 9000 | 9-10 | 2.862 |
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