I own a 27' Cascade and I would like to make more room in my cockpit area for a bimini with full coverage to be able to enclose this area. The end of the boom is just inches away from my face when at the helm. Also it is so low it prevents me from putting a bimini top over the cockpit. Can I raise the gooseneck and replace the boom with a shorter boom thus decreasing the length while also increasing the height? I understand I would have to have my mainsail cut to fit the new dimensions but would this throw the entire performance of the boat off. Are boats set up to be as is or is this something that can be done? Also If a boat has the mainsheet with traveler mounted in the cockpit just ahead of the helm, is it possible to change that out to a German mainsheet system mounted on the coachroof and lead back to the helm?
I hope I don't sound crazy here but I'm just wanting to free up space in the cockpit and make this more suited to my needs without buying another boat. Please take a look at the attached photo and any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you so much! Cheers my friends!
I hope I don't sound crazy here but I'm just wanting to free up space in the cockpit and make this more suited to my needs without buying another boat. Please take a look at the attached photo and any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you so much! Cheers my friends!
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