[Public-List] Loose-footed mainsail

[mahseer at kos.net]

Ed

I have loose footed main on #380.  I started out with a foot shelf but
could not get the main to set good.  By removing the shelf I find the sail
sets better along with full battons, note the battons were installed
before the shelf was removed.  I also have a clew outhaul that is taken
back to the cockpit for adustment, I also use a cunningham and do find
this makes a different in the bottom 1/3rd of the sail.  Make note that if
you wish to compete in Alberg class racing the loose foot is not legal.
Order your main with full battons loose foot and cunningham cringle as
well as two reef points you will not be disapointed.

John Boor
MAHSEER #380







> The "Emotional Rescue #303, has a sliding track on the mast for the the
> gooseneck and a boom with the usual groove for the mainsail foot bolt
> rope. We are ordering a new mainsail and all of the sailmakers interviewed
> are proposing a loose-footed mainsail and a cunningham.
>  
> Has anybodies Alberg 30 got a loose-footed mainsail and, if so, are you
> satisfied? Do you tighten the outhaul from the aft end of the boom or have
> you rigged a system to tighten the sail from the mast end?
>  
> With a sliding track on the mast for the gooseneck, with a downhaul, I see
> no use for a cunningham, especially since we don't race. Does anybody have
> a different opinion?
>  
> Thanks, Ed Schroeder
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