I realize that the same basic trim controls work on loose footed mains, but am wondering if you have any special considerations, since the trim will vary by outhaul position, and induces considerable draft to the sail. A situation a lot of Hunter owners with in mast furling have is leech flutter. The only way I have found to eliminate is is to haul down hard on the leech cord, ,then ease off the outhaul until the flutter stops(to windward). Any tricks we should be keeping in the back pocket???
Loose Footed Mains and trim
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Millham39: Nope, there are now special tricks. Your outhaul adjustment for draft depth (belly)is the same whether you are loose footed or bolt rope. Last weekend I was working with a racing crew on a Catalina 28 that was preparing for their up coming season in March (I know that hurts you guys in the colder climates). Normally, the boat I sail on are bolt rope. We were working on all the sail trim controls but I did notice that the mainsheet/traveler trimmer had to be extra careful while adjusting the outhaul or he would induce too much draft depth (belly) into the main. This usually starts a big hub bub but I don't feel there is a whits competitive difference between a bolt rope and loose footed. Actually, I think it is a way for the sail maker to charge the same for the sail and manufacture it cheaper.
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