[alberg30] mechanical boom

[Shawn Orr]

From: "Shawn Orr" <Shawnwilliam at msn.com>

It is used to roller furl your main sail.  You should have winch, that is
very short with a hollow circular end.  It fits into the either of the long
round stems that protrude perpendicular from the boom.
Shawn Orr
IL Molino
#307
----- Original Message -----
From: Dick Filinich <daf at mobiletel.com>
To: <alberg30 at onelist.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 8:48 PM
Subject: [alberg30] mechanical boom


> From: Dick Filinich <daf at mobiletel.com>
>
> My boat has a boom with a mechanical fitting on the end at the
> gooseneck.It has a square stem that is turned by a crank with square
> hole which turns I'm guessing a worm gear inside which rotates the boom
> to port or stbd.My guess is that this is used when a boat will be on the
> same tack for a long period of time,to ease tension on very bottom of
> sail at bolt rope?Used when racing for better sail shape?Keeps kids
> occupied when they get bored ?If anyone is familiar with what I've
> described,I'd liked to hear your comments and solve this riddle.
>
> "High Spirits"#191 Galliano,La.
>
> >

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