Headstay w/o turnbuckle

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txsailor87
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Headstay w/o turnbuckle

I have a Profurl C350 headsail furler without a turnbuckle on the headstay.  My mast has noticeable camber or prebend.  However, the headstay is looser than I would like, leading me to believe it is too long.  The lower fitting on the headstay is a Hi-Mod swage lesseye.  It seems one option is to just shorten the headstay, but without having any ability to make minor adjustments, I’m not sure this is the best approach.  Alternatively, I would need to install a Turnbuckle Cylinder on the Profurl until to make room for a turnbuckle.  Anyone have a similar situation and advice on the best path forward?

Thanks, 

Jason Small
1987 Catalina 36 Mk I
 

Jason Small
Houston, TX
1987 Catalina 36 MK I