[Public-List] Loose footed mainsail question

[mahseer at kos.net]

I have a loose foot main sail, I find it sets better on the lower 1/3rd
but have not noticed any improvement with performance.  I have found that
it sets easier when easing the outhaul when off the wind.  Note it is not
legal when class racing but is for PHRF.

Johyn Boor
MAHSEER #380



> Hello all,
>
>
> I would like to inquire if anyone flies a loose footed mains'l on their
> A-30? I am replacing my main and Genoa with some new tri-radial darcon
> cruising sails, and the guys at North Sails suggested a loose footed main
> to make it easier to remove whilst idleing along in the howling gales of
> the century outshore.
>
>
> So I am inclined to stay with the good old machine screw fastened foot to
> boom arrangement, but would like to know if anybody has a comment on
> Alberg performance with a loose footed main -- Yep I know this is heresy ,
> but hmm, I am thinking why not ??
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> glenn
> Dolce
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