mikeyg
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Just picked up a 14.2 and sorting the rigging out - lots to sort...
What is the class height for the boom from the mast step?
What is the class height for the boom from the mast step?
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I didn't see where boom height is described - only the 17'3" bands on the mast, but I can't see where those locations are described either
Interesting... The luff on my main is only 16'6". I measured it numerous times as I just ordered new sailsThe only class critical measurement is the luff length for the main of 17' 3". If your boom fitting rides loosely in the sail slot of the mast it's height above deck will be controlled by the tension which you put on the main halyard and how close to the top of the mast you raise the sail. And, you may have a downhaul on the gooseneck or it's attachment slide for controlling the luff tension as well as keeping the boom from riding up. That would be in addition to the use of a Cunningham line for control of the draft of the main. My 2016 Mod 3 14.2K has Selden spars and the position of the gooseneck slide is fixed in position. Only my boom has a black line on the aft portion of the boom to indicate the max foot of the main when tensioned. My previous Cape Dory Typhoon and a Newport Surprise both had a "free floating" gooseneck with a stop below it to simply keep it from falling down toward the cockpit when the main was slacked or being lowered. Also had a Cunningham line for control of the main's draft. My Tanzer 22 had a sliding gooseneck fitting with a knob to tighten it into place. Again, the class specified length of the mainsail luff was the controlling dimension. So, that is why you don't find a reference to the height of the boom above the deck or deck step plate for the boom. Maybe this will help clarify.