correct boom rigging?

[Rick Mingeram]

It seems I have everything working but it just doesnt look right. There are 3 lines that run through the boom. One runs staight out of the center of the bottom of the boom. The 2 on either side have clamp locks and are pullyed to face downward. Outhaul? Reefing? Which goes where? thanks

 

[Joe Boyette]

boom

The one in the center puts tension on the bottom of the sail to help give it proper shape. It should go around a pulley and fasten to a cleat. The ones on the side are for reefing lines. I'm only using the starboard side because my main has only one reef position. The line goes up thru a metal-rimmed hole in the sail and back down to attach to the boom. Do you have an owners manual?

 

[Dave Weir]

Boom Lines

You can use these lines in different ways. My main has only one reef point. I am using the starboard line for reefing, the port line for the outhaul and the center line (the one without a line stopper) to adjust the topping lift.

 

[Rick Mingeram]

Thanks Joe!

Thanks for the response Joe and no I don't have a manual but would love to get one. Any idea where I might locate one? Rick