The design uses both standing and running backstays and has winches for the running backstays. The mast is supported by a single set of shrouds and running backstays. The design features double backstays and an adjustable topping lift. Stays running aft are backstays or after stays. The boat has a bowsprit and the mast has twin backstays and a topping lift. There are some rigs for which running backstays may be used without a permanent backstay. Running backstays support the headstay in a fractionally rigged boat. Gaff rigged boats invariably have running backstays with no permanent backstay. Running backstays are found on both masthead rigs and fractional rigs. Twin backstays run to the transoms, enabling the forestay to be kept taut. When it was reed materials being used the bipod mast was secured through backstays. Running backstays are optional and the baby stay for the inner jib may be removed. Backstays may be "permanent" or "running". Backstays are not always found on all vessels, especially smaller ones. Backstays are generally adjusted by block and tackle, hydraulic adjusters, or lines leading to winches.