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I like a loose footed main 
In Response To: Yes, it's moved from rain to sleet to snow...but back to booms ()
() When I look at a loose footed main that's trimmed correctly it's shape just says it's 'right' and more efficient. If sail shape is what it's about a loose footed main has more wind condition options. On the other hand, with a vintage vessel you're changing the look. If you're doing any updating of the look I'd switch to loose footed.
This one is not set correctly and pay no attention to the lazy jacks distorting the sail. You can see what I'm talking about though.
The Admiral looking through the binocs as we approach Ft. Lauderdale after leaving in 2005 for California.
Messages In This Thread
- I've never sailed a boat with Lazy Jacks. What do I need to know?
- well..
- if you decide to buy
- Will your new sail have battens?
- Look at the simple, inexpensive, effective Harken kit.
- EZ-JAX
- Always had a problem with mine.
- My system.
- I sailed for years without lazy jacks on my boat, only got around to rigging them last year...
- The only thing I might add to the rest
- This info is a huge help. Several mistakes have been averted,
- Agree with Al S, Steve and Jon E with one exception
- Been through a few iterations...
- I've never had a problem with chafe
- I made mine from 3/16" Sta-Set
- Tom: Is you main going to be loose footed?
- Not at this point. The sail is not yet started,
- My new mainsail with full battens works fine with the original bronze mast track.
- I always regretted not getting the main I wanted
- +1 on the full battens
- The sail shape is better. I don't see why not?
- Going loose foot.
- My new mainsail with full battens works fine with the original bronze mast track.
- Not at this point. The sail is not yet started,
- Stowing the lazy jacks and the mainsail cover
- DIY Lazy Jacks
