In a masthead rig, tensioning the permanent backstay will directly tension the forestay. The mast was held in place by a forestay, a backstay and two side stays. Cutters carry a staysail directly in front of the mast, set from the forestay. The sail on the forestay is then referred to as the staysail or stays'l. The rigging consists of a rotating mast held by a forestay and two shroud wires. From the top of the mast a forestay ran down to the bow winch. The mast can then be hauled upward using the forestay. It is held by a forestay and two shrouds. The forestay descends to a beak, with a round-roofed cabin aft. Often a sail is attached to the forestay. The performance of the sail is dependent on having a forestay which is taut. Twin backstays run to the transoms, enabling the forestay to be kept taut. The other end of the forestay is attached to the bow of the boat. However, since the asymmetric still flies in front of the forestay, the operation is reversed.