Wichard® Centerboard and Rudder Tensioners

With a backstay tensioner, you can perfectly increase or decrease the tension on the forestay. You optimize the performance of the headsail and contribute to the easy and efficient hoisting of the mainsail.

With a backstay tensioner, you can perfectly increase or decrease the tension on the forestay. You optimize the performance of the headsail and contribute to the easy and efficient hoisting of the mainsail. With the backstay tensioner, you can also release the tension on the rigging in the harbor. The basic models have a handwheel or a cam lever, perfect if you make adjustments regularly. The larger models have a ratchet system for quick and easy adjustment.