Rob Eberle
Master
Thanks for any suggestions.
I was told it is feasible to lead the mainsail outhaul line forward around the gooseneck and then aft, conveniently down to deck level in order to more easily access and adjust mainsail foot tension while off the wind.
What type of Class legal cleating arrangement at deck is best used to accomplish this? My recollections of Class Rules are that one cleat is allowed on each side of the boat for the sole purpose of restraining the mainsheet, but that no provision is made to allow cleating of the outhaul other than for cleats mounted on the boom.
I was told it is feasible to lead the mainsail outhaul line forward around the gooseneck and then aft, conveniently down to deck level in order to more easily access and adjust mainsail foot tension while off the wind.
What type of Class legal cleating arrangement at deck is best used to accomplish this? My recollections of Class Rules are that one cleat is allowed on each side of the boat for the sole purpose of restraining the mainsheet, but that no provision is made to allow cleating of the outhaul other than for cleats mounted on the boom.