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Actually, cutter rig.
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Fractional or masthead rig?
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The jib goes to the mast head, the stays'l about 3/4. The runners attach aft of the stays'l.
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Anybody have runners on their boat... how to best use?
I use mine when the staysail is set.
Beyond that purpose -- which may not be necessary, depending on the rig
SG has it
I tighten the windward backstay to tighten the genoa luff
Agree .... also slack off the forestay when tightening the headstay
Fractional or masthead rig?
I think if you bend the mast forward
Actually, cutter rig.
I really like having them, and use them a lot...
Thanks Jon... you and SG gave me a bit of a picture.