It's really simple. All you do is pull a fast-pin on the sidestay adjuster to release the sidestay. There is a much smaller flexible wire attached from the adjuster to the end of the sidestay. This wire then extends the sidestay, which enables the weight of the hull to (increase and) be used as part of the righting moment to right the boat. (Moment = Force X Distance from the neutral axis) A righting pole increases the distance using the same force (you), this system increases the force (adding the hull weight) with a slight increase in distance. Once righted, you just put the sidestay pin back in place. The adjuster has a lever to enable the tighening of the stay after you pin it back in its original position. This is a great system, and adds minimal weight to the boat. I highly recommend it.

Don

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