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Would those with a boomed staysail prefer...
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Unless it is really large, does not require roping on the foot.
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Would those with a boomed staysail prefer...
What about a loose foot, Ron? I think that would be better. (nm)
Loose foot (link)
It's a small sail ...
It should have a way of tensioning the foot..
...ya know, you are probably right - I'll go with the loose foots - it's time for a beer anyway ...
Ron, do you have an outhaul on the staysail boom? (nm)
I do but it was not as good as it should have been...
Loose footed works fine. (nm)
Ditto loose footed on a clubfoot