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[Horizon43]

Looking for right way to place the boom to their mast for sailing. Have read to lift it just above the mast tender. It is a Gaff rigged sail.Have only had it for a few outings and not used to sailing a boat of it's nature. Just had all new rigging installed adding a new track for the slugs on the sail.With a new Gaff fitting that is longer than original. Have searched for detailed images online, but not found one showing up close information.

[alsantini]

First off, this should have been posted to the Horizon section.  But,  you must pull up the sail and boom until the boom is above the hinge.  There should be a long pin that you will push into two holes on either side of the hinge (just above the hinge).  This puts the sail and boom in the "sailing" position.  This is sometimes difficult with a newer stiff sail pulling it up into position.  An alternate method is to use the halyards and pull up the sail until the boom clears the hinge and pin it.  Don't forget that the sail and boom MUST be below the hinge to lower the mast.  Sail On  AL