I purchased a 1984 Capri 14.2 about six weeks ago. The boat has been well kept and has had a lot of T.L.C. both from the previous owner and myself. I think I have everything set up well except for one thing that I could use some advice with.
In order to achieve what I believe is proper sail shape on the main, I had to lower the boom. But I can't put the boom at a right angle to the mast because the leech becomes too tight. So to maintain proper sail shape, the boom is considerably higher in the rear. Is this normal or is the luff of my sail stretched?
I can't afford a new sail but this is what I have been considering and I need some input: I was thinking that I could raise the boom too a height that would allow me to level it without over tightening the leech and installing a cunningham to take the slack out of the luff.
Is this wise? Or should I sail it the way it is?
Any advice would be appreciated.
In order to achieve what I believe is proper sail shape on the main, I had to lower the boom. But I can't put the boom at a right angle to the mast because the leech becomes too tight. So to maintain proper sail shape, the boom is considerably higher in the rear. Is this normal or is the luff of my sail stretched?
I can't afford a new sail but this is what I have been considering and I need some input: I was thinking that I could raise the boom too a height that would allow me to level it without over tightening the leech and installing a cunningham to take the slack out of the luff.
Is this wise? Or should I sail it the way it is?
Any advice would be appreciated.