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kenz
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Initially Posted - 04/04/2004 :  21:44:58  Show Profile
Last year I bought a new main sail for a standerd rig. The problem is that I have a tall rig. Where do I place the boom on the mast.

Ken

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 04/04/2004 :  22:41:36  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Unless the tall rig had the boom lowered, I'd leave it where it is so that the sail slot is still accessible. Raising the boom would would increase heeling.

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 04/15/2004 :  22:50:59  Show Profile
I agree with Arlyn,
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