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Thanks Ron
The reason that the fore lowers are shorter is that their bases are closer to the centre of the boat -- they are both the same distance fore and aft of the mast step. Your suggestion that it is time to replace the rigging is well taken -- I will do that if I cannot verify that it is newer.

The difference in distance from the centre line for the fore and aft bases also means that there is no chance that the fore and aft stays where switched. If the fore stays were moved aft they would be really short.

I have just purchased a Catalina 34 (1986, Lake Ontario now at QCYC). As received, the barrels of the fore side stays are just engaged (the holes for the pins on the rod do not show. At the same time the barrels of the aft side stays are well engaged. (1 to 2 inches of the rod to the holes are showing at each end). The rigging is tight in my estimation. The mast appears to be straight. Is it possible that the fore side stays are too short, or is this just a matter of adjustment of the rake. Any advice from experience is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Doug Gill, Oakville, Ontario (905-844-4610)