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I forgot to say that I don't want to add Running backstays near the upper halyard. I've found this in "Hints and Advices" from Selden masts: Cutter stay: Sail-carrying inner stay for jib or staysail. On a masthead rig, if it can be attached within 6% of the fore-triangle height below the f...

Hi,
I have a roller furling genoaII and I'm thinking to add a storm jib. I have one halyard at the spreaders level and another one about 1 meter higher. I'm thinking to use the storm jib at the higher halyard. Do you have experience on this topic? Any advices?
Thanks,
Miguel

Dear Balladers,
My very old MD6A is about to die and I have the possibility to purchase a Yanmar 3gm20 second hand for a very low price.
Do you have any experience with this engine? He fit inside de Ballad? Can I use the same shaft, exsaust, etc
Many thanks and fair winds,
Miguel