Jay Bietz wrote:
James: If you are saying that the boom doesn't clear the mast -- I had to shorting my staysail boom several inches to clear the mast.
Also when the staysail boom is out to the side it can/does hit the life line stanctions -- as well as anyone in the area.
Try the link below and look around.
Images of Pygmalion
Jay
Jay,
I was curious if you've ever flown your staysail free-footed? And if so, how you compared the two results. It would appear that Drifter might have had a staysail boom at one time, but was removed long before my ownership. I've always be rather happy with the free-footed configuration, but have nothing with which to compare. I've sailed other boats with boom-rigged staysails, but never the W32. Thanks for any comparison, if you can.
FYI: I get an error on you link.