Sorry to revive an old topic, but I'm the new owner of Lorilee.  I intend to replace the intermediate shrouds as the old terminals were corroded and swollen.  I've thought of re-using the 4th chainplates to convert back to running backstays, but how would I go about doing this?  My thoughts would be to shorten the stay and incorporate a tackle arrangement.  As far as adjustment fore and aft, how does one attach the tackle? To the genoa track?  

I'm a bit of a newbie, so apologies for the seemingly obvious questions.  

Thanks for the kind words Mark.  Right now Lorilee is on the hard in Rockport, TX.  I live about three hours from the yard, so I can only get work done on the weekends.  I have repainted/refitted the mast, done some engine room work, and repaired some pretty serious termite damage.  Right now the plan is to get the boat ready for voyaging, yet keeping her as simple as possible.  I'm saving money and learning as much as I can for the next two years, then I'm unplugging and setting off. 

Alex Dorsey (W42 Eleanor) has asked me to share my story on his site Project Bluesphere.  You can follow my projects with Lorilee there. http://www.projectbluesphere.com/