what is the correct boom height when rigged. how many inches down from the sail slot should the boom be.
That kind of depends on the leech of your main sail. My original main is probably stretched a bit. The cleat to tie down the boom is only three inches below the boom right now. I have a new sail on order from National Sail Supply. I'll try and remember to see how that differs and post it... I should have the new sail this week. The distance might not be the same with all sails though. I think that what matters is getting the leech of the main tight. On mine, I hoist the main to the top of the mast and tie off the halyard. I then haul the boom down tight and cleat it off.
Quote from: kickingbug1 on September 06, 2009, 12:00:15 PM
what is the correct boom height when rigged. how many inches down from the sail slot should the boom be.
I figure to raise the main as high as she'll go. Then down haul the boom and tie that off where ever. That sets the boom height IMHO.
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