[C320-list] Loose footed mains.

[P.F. Ross]

I changed to a loose footed main many years ago with new sails.  The first
thing that I noticed was how much more sail area I had with the correct
shape instead of the lower (swag) 5% of the sail puffed under to the
boltrope.

As others have stated, I also found the outhaul was now magically effective!

Frank Ross
#206

On Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 10:52 AM Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
wrote:

> Yes, it helps immensely as the 320 changed over its run of 2000 units.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>
> > On Sep 23, 2020, at 7:30 PM, Art Harden <artstree at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > Looks like I need to update my outlook signature with the sail number.
> >
> > Art Harden
> > Catalina 320 “Tortuga” #243
> > 937-477-5544
> >
> > > On Sep 23, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hull # please. I did not need to make any boom changes. Coupled my
> new UK mainsail with a stack pack and lazy lines replacing my dutchman.
> > >
> > > Greg
> > > Hoop Dancer #1076
> > > Sidney, BC
> > >
> > >> On Sep 23, 2020, at 2:39 PM, Artstree at aol.com wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I am considering new sails as well so I am glad this discussion came
> up. I am not familiar with the loose footed main. Are there any boom
> modifications required or added cost? I generally single hand the boat. Any
> thought on that?
> > >>
> > >> Art Harden
> > >> Tortuga -Catalina 320
> > >> 937-477-5544
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf
> Of Denny Browne
> > >> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 5:35 PM
> > >> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> > >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Loose footed mains.
> > >>
> > >> Completely agree.
> > >>
> > >> Denny Browne
> > >>
> > >> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>
> > >>>> On Sep 23, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Joe Luciano <jnluciano at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> For best performance and sail shape, you want loose foot. My
> original main is still in great shape, but I would love to convert it. For
> any racer, there is no question that that would be the way to go...
> > >>>
> > >>> Joe Luciano
> > >>> #1024
> > >>>
> > >>> Joe
> > >>>
> > >>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>
> > >>>> On Sep 23, 2020, at 3:02 PM, Frankya <frankya at comcast.net> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Wondering how you folks who have loose footed mains like them.
> > >>>> Time to replace and I need to choose between loose foot and bolt
> rope.Thanks.
> > >>>> Blue Canute 1996 #388
> > >>>> Westbrook CT
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> >
>