[C320-list] Loose Footed Main

[Paul Mathieu]

We have a HOOD loose footed main. The clue end is held to the boom by a
velcro backed webbing strap. It passes through the outhaul eyelet and wraps
around the boom a couple of times - you often see this system on racing
yachts.
The advantages are that there is no boom slug to get jammed and it's easier
to remove the main. The outhaul line comes straight out of the sheave at the
end of the boom and attaches to the clue eyelet.

We also opted for a stack-pack (combination lazyjack & sail cover)

Love 'em both!

Paul
North Direction #1011
Sydney, Australia


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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Irving Grunes
Sent: Tuesday, 1 November 2011 5:40 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Loose Footed Main

Hi,
We are considering a loose footed main.

1. How have you who have one connected to the clew of the loose foot.
Has the outhaul line just come over the sheave at the end of the boom or go
thru a block attached to the piece that slides on the end of the boom?

2.  What have you done for furling system. Dutchman or Lazy-Jacks

Irv Grunes
2001 #851