Main sheet boom attachment point

[Frank Ladd]

When I first got my 235 I attached the mainsheet to the rear of the boom. This sliding padeye slid forward after a few trips. I finally figured out that this was the eye for the sheeting line. I then attached the mainsheet to the middle of the boom. I immediately noticed that the sheet was much harder to pull because of the reduced leverage. Why shouldn't I attach the sheet to the end of the boom. Many other boats attach the sheet to the end of the boom and I have a vang to help shape the sail. Wouldn't this allow for easier sheeting. Also think of the whoop as# bimini or awning I could have.Has anyone tried this? Does anyone have an idea why this is a good or bad idea?

 

[Hayden Jones]

If the upper block of the main sheet is

attached to the end of the boom, where are you attaching tht lower block? If it's just aft of the companionway it would seem the main sheet will be quite invasive of cockpit space. I like the idea of the sheet being aft (freeing up a lot of cockpit space, if there's a solid point to attach the lower main sheet block.I have a bimini that sits aft of the main sheet. If I attached the shhet to the back of the boom, I'd lose the ability to use the bimini, even if I were to attach the lower block to the transom some way.I'll be anxious to read what others have to write.Good LuckHayden

 

[afraidknot]

leverage

while it is true you do get more leverage you also put much more strain on your boom. strain that the boom was not built for. In light air this would be ok, however in strong air this could cause your boom to go boom. good luck!

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

give me a holler and I will tell you why

Hi Frank;Call me and I will be glad to help. You have my number and please do not give it out on the forum. ThanksCrazy dave Condon