The outhaul block needs to be as close to the gooseneck as possible, so that when the boom pivots the outhaul length stays the same.
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the useful responses. In short - I don;t have my cunno down one side, I always double check the sail is on straight at the top, and while the outhaul being led down one side only will be a small issue - I think I have a bigger problem.
I am pretty sure that I am pulling the outhaul clew tie down on too tight, which is pining the clew to one side of the boom (and keeping it pinned to the same side reqardless of which tack I am on), resulting in a tighter foot on one tack and looser foot on the other tack.
I was alwasy told to pull the clew tie down as tight as I could get it. I guess I am over dong it. How tight do you guys pull it on? Just so the bottom of the sail touches the top of the boom, or tight enough for the metal loop to be tight against the boom?
This is easier to achieve with a clew strap than rope unless you want to use a clew sleeve which are a bit of a marmite part.
Hi, I am looking at buying one of these clew sleeves... Wondering what you mean by its a marmite part?
Cheers mate.