Stay measurements

[seawolf]

That sounds good. I will give it a try and see what I come up with.
Dividing the difference is good advise.
Just one more question regarding measurements.
Since I will be using the old wire as a template, can I omit any working elasticity value of the new wire and just make sure my new turnbuckles are at mid adjustment when making my final measurement against the old wire?
I believe any constructional stretch for the lengths mentioned above would not be a worry.
7/32" 1x19 SS longest length, backstay at 38' 1 3/4"
Thanks again to all for your kind advse.
Bob